Marks & Spencer has announced it will open a food store at a brand new retail park in Newark.
The retail giant confirmed it will be opening a new 12,000 sq ft store at Merchant City Ltd’s Maltings Retail Park in 2021.
As well as food, customers will also be able to use M&S’s click & collect service, allowing them to order clothing and home products with next-day collection.
The Maltings Retail Park, off Northgate, will provide a new five-unit, 73,000 sq ft shopping destination.
The construction of the first two units, including the M&S unit, will start in early 2020.
Zoe Gibbard, head of region for the East Midlands said: “We’re excited to unveil our plans to open a new store in Newark.
"Customer shopping habits are changing, so it’s important we reflect the way they want to shop and seamlessly integrating our in-store and online experiences.
"Our new store will offer local families the best fresh and seasonal produce, alongside a fantastic offering from our in-store bakery.
"We look forward to sharing more details as the launch approaches in 2021."
The retail park will offer 233 parking spaces.
Phil Rowe, development director at Merchant City Ltd added: “We are delighted to have secured M&S as a high-quality anchor store for exciting new development.
"The commitment of M&S confirms that the Maltings Retail Park will be a leading retail destination in Newark, and we look forward to announcing other retailers in the near future”.
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