Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced plans to invest over £300 million into its store estate this year, as part of a significant expansion and modernisation programme.

The retailer will open 16 new stores in 2025, including 12 food halls, two full-line stores, and two outlet branches. Among these are the already confirmed full-line stores at Bath SouthGate and Bristol Cabot Circus, along with new food halls planned for Bell Green Sydenham, Abingdon, Cannock, and Farnham.

In addition to the new openings, M&S will be extending nine existing stores and refurbishing a further 12 as it continues to enhance its in-store experience for customers.

Over the past year, M&S has signed agreements for 47 new or renewed stores, all scheduled to open by the end of the 2028 financial year—exceeding the total number opened over the previous three years combined.

The company also revealed that it is actively assessing more than 300 potential locations across the UK as it looks to further expand its national footprint.

Stuart Machin, Chief Executive Officer of M&S, commented:
“This year we are stepping up the pace of our programme and investing over £300 million to rotate and renew stores across the country. We have a rigorous strategy to ensure we have the right stores in the right places, and this year we will deliver 37 new and renewed stores showcasing the best of our food, fashion, home, and beauty to our 32 million customers.”

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