M&S Food is excited to announce the opening of its first-ever store in Northern Ireland located within a major travel hub at the new Belfast Grand Central Station. The store officially opened its doors today (20 November 2024).
The new M&S Food is operated by SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations. M&S has a longstanding partnership with SSP Group in the UK, offering busy commuters, travellers and tourists the quality, value and convenience M&S is renowned for.
This milestone opening introduces M&S Food to one of Belfast’s most anticipated new infrastructure developments, positioning the brand at the heart of the city’s transport network.
Shoppers at the new store can enjoy a range of M&S favourites, including a freshly stocked in-store bakery offering a selection of warm, freshly baked pastries. The popular ‘Food to Go’ range features an assortment of salads and sandwiches, with locally sourced options from Newry-based supplier; Around Noon. The store also offers convenient meal choices such as Collection Wood Fired pizzas and ready-meals, complemented by M&S’s well-loved range of treats, including the iconic Percy Pigs.
Eddie Murphy, M&S Country Director in Ireland & Northern Ireland, said: "We’re thrilled to partner with SSP Group once again and open the first M&S Food store in a major Northern Ireland travel hub. Grand Central Station is a key part of Belfast’s infrastructure and unlocking the city’s future potential, and we’re proud to bring our quality and freshness to customers on the go.
“Whether commuters are grabbing a quick bite or picking up dinner for tonight, the store offers a fantastic range, including sandwiches from our local supplier Around Noon. This not only highlights our commitment to support local producers, but also ensures fresh, high-quality options for our customers.”
The M&S partnership with SSP Group, which operates food and beverage outlets in travel locations, currently manages 54 M&S Food stores across the UK.
Kari Daniels, CEO of SSP UK & Ireland, added: “We have a long-standing relationship with M&S Food and are excited to open our first store together in Northern Ireland. I’m confident that the powerful combination of M&S’s premium food range and our travel retail expertise will make this store a convenient and welcome stop for passengers at Belfast Grand Central Station.”
Chris Conway, Translink’s Chief Executive said: “Belfast Grand Central provides a space where people can meet, connect and engage. Retail outlets such as M&S will make this station more than just a place to travel through – it will become a destination in itself, contributing to a sense of community and well-being.”
With its convenient location and premium offerings, the new M&S Food store will enhance the overall customer experience at Belfast Grand Central Station, further solidifying the station as a vibrant new hub for the city.
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