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Waitrose and M&S confirm opening of new stores with full list of 6 locations named
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Waitrose and M&S confirm opening of new stores with full list of 6 locations named Some of the new stores will feature coffee counters with barista-made drinks Waitrose has announced it will open new sites across the UK this autumn, including locations in London and Manchester. The new superstore in Hale Barns, Manchester, will replace an Asda that closed down in May. Waitrose regional manager, David Donovan, said on the announcement of the takeover: “Opening in Hale Barns is an exciting...
Waitrose and M&S confirm opening of new stores with full list of 6 locations named
Some of the new stores will feature coffee counters with barista-made drinks
Waitrose has announced it will open new sites across the UK this autumn, including locations in London and Manchester. The new superstore in Hale Barns, Manchester, will replace an Asda that closed down in May.
Waitrose regional manager, David Donovan, said on the announcement of the takeover: “Opening in Hale Barns is an exciting opportunity for Waitrose and we’ll offer the very best products and customer service for food lovers in the area.”
The supermarket will also launch a new Little Waitrose convenience shop in Ascot, which will create 20 new jobs.
Krys Jantzen, Waitrose Regional Manager, said: “Securing a presence on Ascot High Street is a significant move in our convenience shop strategy. This location puts Waitrose right at the heart of a thriving community, with the branch designed to be a destination for local shoppers and a frontrunner in quality and service.”
Marks and Spencer confirmed the opening of three sites, including a superstore in Northampton that will replace a Homebase store.
The new M&S food hall will feature an in-store bakery, M&S's cheese bar and a click-and-collect service. The retailer said that the new site could create up to 70 jobs, and described the store as a "modern, fit for the future" supermarket.
The stores will also have a coffee counter with barista-made hot drinks to take away, a Hot Chicken Counter, and a dedicated Flower and Wine shop "showcasing the best Flower Market Specials and award-winning wines".
Waitrose stores opening soon
- Cricklewood, North West London - opening in autumn
- Hale Barns, Manchester - opening in autumn
- Ascot, Berkshire - opening in autumn
M&S stores opening soon
- Bell Green Retail Park (Sydenham, South London) - opening in September
- Elephant and Castle (South London) - opening in autumn
- Northampton - opening in autumn
The Mirror has contacted Waitrose and M&S for comment