{"id":123109,"date":"2026-07-19T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=123109"},"modified":"2026-07-18T01:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:20:21","slug":"marks-spencer-biggest-ever-food-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/marks-spencer-biggest-ever-food-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Marks & Spencer Unveils Its Biggest-Ever Food Store in Charming UK Market Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The store opened at 8am on Thursday, 16 July, at The Wharf Retail Park<\/strong>. Its arrival forms part of Marks & Spencer\u2019s wider plan to invest in larger food stores designed to accommodate a full weekly shop, rather than smaller convenience-led visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new branch has been laid out with wider fresh produce areas and sections operating at different temperatures for herbs, organic produce and fruit. It also includes a bakery, a cheese counter, a dedicated chicken shop, an upgraded beers, wines and spirits area, and a Mai Sushi kiosk preparing sushi, sashimi and hand-rolled dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, the store has been designed with improved customer flow and more space across its main departments. The layout is intended to make the range easier to navigate while allowing the branch to carry more household staples alongside Marks & Spencer\u2019s established food lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Broader Offer for the Weekly Shop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Godalming Foodhall stocks the full M&S Food range as well as all 175 products<\/strong> in the retailer\u2019s expanded Remarksable Value selection. The range includes everyday items such as cereal, bread rolls, pork shoulder steaks and microwaveable rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sun reported that 29 additional products had been added to the value range before the store <\/a>opened. These products are available alongside fresh food, frozen goods, bakery lines, pet food, flowers and horticultural items. The branch also contains a kitchen shop<\/strong> selling cookware, utensils, pots and pans. Children can use mini trolleys while accompanying adults around the store, a feature included as part of the branch\u2019s family-focused design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A coffee offer is available near the expanded bakery, while the dedicated hot chicken counter serves rotisserie products. The cheese area is presented on a central display, and fresh fruit and vegetables are arranged in a market-style section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Freudmann<\/a>, managing director of M&S Food, said the Godalming site was an example of the modern, full-range Foodhalls the company plans to develop as it works towards doubling the size of its food business. He said the branch combined more space for a weekly shop with the retailer\u2019s latest store design, allowing customers to buy a wider range of products in a single visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marks & Spencer reveals biggest standalone food store https:\/\/t.co\/WBBr0dIvfU<\/a><\/p>— Retail Week (@RetailWeek) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>