Marks & Spencer has today officially revealed Wednesday 4th February as the opening date for its new flagship store at SouthGate in Bath.
Signs went up for the new M&S store in November
Spanning 83,000 sq ft, the new store in the former Debenhams building will deliver M&S food, fashion, home and beauty for customers across four floors.
Timings will be revealed in the coming weeks.
M&S first announced the relocation from its existing location in Stall Street in the summer of 2024, part of a larger investment across the South West, including a new full-line store at Bristol’s Cabot Circus which opened in November.
The relocation to the old department store, which has been empty since 2021, is costing £17 million.
M&S today confirmed to the Bath Echo that it is continuing to work with Bath and North East Somerset Council on the future use of the Stall Street building.
Last November the council said M&S holds a long lease of the existing premises, which still has a “very significant period” left to run, so any decision over the future use of the building would rest with the retailer.
The new store will include a bakery and fresh produce from M&S’ Select Farms (100 of which are based in Somerset) as well as dedicated flower and wine shops.
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There will be a 140-seater M&S Coffee Shop, with views across the city, and offering a range of brunch and lunch options and barista-made hot drinks.
Bath SouthGate is one of more than 20 new or renewed stores M&S is opening in the second half of this financial year across the UK.
Today Natalie Jordan, store manager at Bath SouthGate, who has worked at M&S for over a decade: “We are counting down the days to reveal our showstopping store next month.
“Our customers deserve the very best of M&S and our new location will deliver just that, with new products to explore and guaranteed trusted value and quality.
“The team and I have been busy getting ready for the move and we’ve welcomed 40 new joiners which has been fantastic.
“It’s a hugely exciting time for us here in Bath and we can’t wait to welcome local residents and visitors to the city alike.”
The current store on Stall Street in Bath
Laurence Budden, senior asset manager at British Land, which owns SouthGate, said: “We are delighted to welcome Marks & Spencer to SouthGate Bath; they are the perfect addition to our strong line?up and further enhance the mix for our visitors.
“SouthGate’s prominent city centre location and strong transport links create a compelling offer, and with this ?the scheme is now fully let.
“This opening is a great way to start a transformational year for SouthGate, building on other recent openings, including Sunglass Hut, Zara and Rituals, with more exciting news to come.”
