M&S reveals 6 Cheshire locations earmarked for new food stores

New stores could be heading to these areas

M&S has today launched a new list of 500 target locations it is considering for new and renewed food stores - and it includes six in Cheshire. The popular retailer is looking to double the size of its food business and modernise its store estate.

To grow the food business, M&S is looking to expand the size of its food stores to stock a fuller range and attract more customers to do their weekly shop. It is now searching for sites in 500 potential locations to bring its tried and tested format for stores to modernise in existing markets and bring food stores to new areas.

Over half of the stores across the M&S estate, including convenience stores, are expected to be in the renewal format by April 2028. Alex Freudmann Managing Director, M&S Food, said: "The strong performance of our new M&S food stores gives us the confidence to explore even more locations across the UK, from Elgin to Exmouth.

"With more than twenty stores opening or modernised before the end of the financial year, we are moving faster. Our team want new sites where we could open a large M&S Food store as we deliver on our strategy to bring the right stores to the right places and offer the best shopping experience, range and availability for our customers."

The 6 Cheshire locations being targeted

Frodsham

Knutsford

Middlewich

Northwich

Stockton Heath

Widnes

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