M&S opens much bigger and revamped supermarket in UK town | UK | News
Marks & Spencer has officially opened its expanded store in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, offering customers a huge increase in both fashion and food options. The 20,000 sq ft expansion at M&S Wheatley is part of a wider plan to modernize and improve 12 stores across the UK this year. The renovated store’s food court, which opened last month, has been redesigned with a new market-style layout and is now a third larger than before.
Shoppers can discover the latest Autumn/Winter collections in womenswear, menswear and childrenswear. Fashion offerings include casual dresses, special occasion pieces and standout outerwear featuring reimagined classic checks.
In menswear, the Autograph series is at the forefront with its premium fabrics and signature styles such as the Supima Cotton T-Shirt.
The new beauty section features fan favorites such as Apothecary, Fresh Elements and Burst Bodycare, while a dedicated Christmas gift shop showcases festive collaborations such as the M&S x Kelly Hoppen collection and the Beauty Advent Calendar designed with Bella Freud.
Store Manager Claire Cunliffe met her colleagues outside the store to cut the ribbon just before the opening.
He said: “We’re so excited to launch our new fashion and beauty offer today. We’ve had such a great response from customers to our new food hall that we can now safely say we offer the best of M&S Food and Fashion.”
“I would like to thank all our customers for their patience as work continues this year and my whole team for their hard work. We look forward to showcasing the best the store has to offer and serving our customers in the lead up to Christmas and beyond.”
M&S Wheatley Doncaster is located in Wheatley Center Shopping Park and is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays.
The new launch comes shortly after M&S announced it would close 11 smaller café stores, continuing a wider strategy to reshape its store network.
In 1980, M&S became the first British supermarket chain to sell packaged sandwiches and has already introduced Christmas sandwiches.
This year’s festival line-up includes Ho Ho Ho Honey Ham Hock and Cornish Cove, plant-based Fa La La La Fel Wrap, plus a Boxing Day Curry Wrap or Turkey Feast Sandwich.
For something extra festive, try the 12-layer Christmas Club Sandwich, packed with roast dinner flavors, or the surf-and-turf-inspired brioche rolls featuring lobster, king prawns or rare beef with Dijon mayonnaise.
M&S is supporting tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable people in the UK by donating 5% of all Christmas Food Sales to Shelter.
