M&S has identified Christchurch as an important location where there is strong customer demand but limited local provision of M&S Food. The new store will provide greater choice for local residents, and deliver economic benefits through investment and job creation.

The Foodhall will offer a wide range of high-quality, great value M&S Food, including fresh produce from M&S Select Farms, everyday essentials, and access to over 6,600 products including the latest newly launched M&S products not currently available locally.

The store is expected to create over 30 new jobs for local people, as well as supporting construction, fit-out and supply roles. The jobs in the existing Foodhall on Christchurch High Street will be safeguarded. Roles will be available at a variety of levels, and colleagues will benefit from training, skills development, and access to M&S employability programmes, including apprenticeships and management training.

The site will be accessed directly from Barrack Road, with improved arrangements for both customers and deliveries. Deliveries will be managed via a dedicated service area to ensure safe and efficient operations without disrupting shoppers.

The wider site provides existing cycle parking facilities and local connectivity for walking and cycling.

By re-using the existing building, these plans avoid the need for major new construction. The store proposals also include energy-efficient lighting, good public transport links and the use of energy management systems which all support M&S’s Plan A commitments to become a net-zero business by 2040.

We do not yet have a confirmed opening date, although we will update this website as soon as we know, so keep a close eye on this page!

The building, currently occupied by The Range, will be adapted to create the new Foodhall.

Yes. Click & Collect facilities will be provided so customers can collect fashion, home & beauty online purchases in store.

Due to its small size, this store no longer meets our requirements or our customers’ expectations. This means that this store will close when the new store opens.