The supermarket has returned to Bristol city centre with its brand-new 80,000 sq ft flagship store at Cabot Circus
M&S has opened a new flagship store in Bristol – with the supermarket sharing first images of what shoppers can expect.
The supermarket has returned to Bristol city centre with its brand-new 80,000 sq ft flagship store at Cabot Circus. The shop covers three floors and stocks M&S food, fashion, home and beauty lines.
The foodhall is located on the lower ground floor and is complete with an M&S cafe, which is currently stocking its new festive menu. Christmas food highlights include the new Yorkshire Pudding Wrap and the Christmas tree ginger cake.
Over two floors of fashion, shoppers will find much-loved M&S brands Apothecary and Fresh Elements Skincare as well as third-party brands including Estee Lauder and Clinique.
M&S’ says this is its biggest ever in-store beauty offer to date, which spans across almost 3,000 sq ft. In womenswear, customers can find the latest Jaeger womenswear collection and partywear launches.
In home, M&S x Kelly Hoppen’s latest homeware edit offers versatile and modern pieces, including the popular Christmas Joy 2 Wick Jar candle.
Meanwhile in Kidswear, there is a range of daywear essentials and festive partywear to choose from. On the upper level of the store, customers will find the latest Autograph menswear collection, as well as a range of suits.
M&S Cabot Circus is one of over 20 new or renewed stores that M&S is launching in the second half of this financial year. Bath Southgate, also a flagship full-line store, is set to open in February.
Ali Ivery, Regional Manager at M&S, said: “We have a long history here in Bristol, dating back to 1900, and so it is brilliant to be back today, with our brand-new 80,000 sq ft flagship Cabot Circus store.
“Over three floors, we have the very best of M&S Food, Fashion and Home waiting for customers, including our biggest ever in-store beauty offer. So, there is plenty to explore.
“It’s fantastic to be making such a significant investment in the city and the opening has created over 150 new jobs. We have a great supplier base here and work with over 1,200 Select Farm partners across the region.
“Our focus now is on delivering trusted value, unbeatable quality and that touch of M&S magic for customers in the run up to Christmas and beyond.”
Cabot Circus is owned and managed by Hammerson. Paul O’Brien, Director of Leasing and Commercialisation Performance at Hammerson, added: “As the number one most requested brand by our customers, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome M&S back into the heart of Bristol.
“With queues of customers snaking around Cabot Circus, we know this retail giant will be a major boost to the destination and the city more generally.
“As a result of our ongoing investment, and with even more new brands launching next year, this is a golden moment for Cabot Circus as we continue to deliver a vibrant, multi-use destination at the centre of the community.”