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M&S to open 12 new food stores in ex-Homebase locations

The new stores, some of which have more than 20,000 sq ft of trading space, should create 550 new jobs, and will be some of the retailer’s largest standalone food stores in the UK. There are two confirmed openings in 2025 and a further three in mid-2026.

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