M&S opened its first stall in Bristol back in 1900 and, later, its huge Broadmead department store in 1952. That’s the same year Elizabeth II became queen, and it’d last almost as long as her reign, only closing in January 2022—it’s since been replaced by the ‘department store with a difference’, Sparks.
But M&S couldn’t be kept away from the city centre for long. Last year, it unveiled plans to replace House of Fraser in Cabot Circus with a three-level location offering M&S Food, Fashion, Home & Beauty. The 80,000 sq ft full-line store now has an official opening date.
When will M&S open in Cabot Circus?
M&S has revealed the opening date for its brand-new flagship store at Cabot Circus in Bristol city centre as Thursday, November 13. This is one of sixteen M&S stores opening across the UK this financial year, including Bath Southgate, and is expected to create over 100 new local jobs—including visual merchandising, customer service and warehouse operations.
What will it offer?
You can look forward to a fresh market-style foodhall, with an in-store bakery, fresh market specials and a wide range of M&S sandwiches, salads and wraps. A 200-seater M&S Coffee Shop will also deliver freshly cooked breakfast rolls, toasties, wraps and sandwiches, alongside barista-made coffee and iced drinks.
In fashion, customers will find one of M&S’ biggest beauty sections in the UK, with a wide selection of M&S ranges and third-party brands, including Clinique and Estée Lauder. Plus, browse the latest Autumn/Winter Autograph collections, alongside a Kidswear collection.
“We’re so excited to say: ‘Bristol, we are back’,” said Ali Ivery, Regional Manager at M&S. “Our Cabot Circus flagship will be one of the most modern stores in the UK, showcasing the very best of M&S Food, Fashion, Home & Beauty for customers. We can promise state-of-the-art features, innovative products and of course, more of that M&S magic – just in time for the festive season.
“Since we announced our return to Bristol last summer, the excitement has been growing and we cannot wait to open the doors. There’s still time to join the team, so visit M&S Careers, follow our store Facebook page for the latest updates and we look forward to seeing you on the 13th November.”