Irish roadside hospitality operator Applegreen is embarking on a multi-million-euro investment, opening 20 new M&S Food stores this year as part of a major expansion of its partnership with the British retailer.
The move will see each new “shop-in-shop” location undergo a bespoke upgrade to introduce the M&S brand.
By the end of 2025, Applegreen will operate 41 M&S Food stores across Ireland, nearly doubling its existing network, with plans to expand to 60 outlets in the medium term.
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Each of the new locations will feature over 400 of the retail giant’s food products, offering a wide selection that complements the existing Applegreen business.
The range includes lunch and dinner-ready meal options, sandwiches, fresh fruit and salads, as well as popular favourites like Percy Pig sweets, M&S cookies, and Colin the Caterpillar cakes.
Additionally, customers can find fresh flowers and enjoy the convenience of Click & Collect for M&S Clothing and select Home products.
M&S at Applegreen Mark Ryan said: “Our partnership with M&S has been working really well over the past two years, and we’re delighted to be bringing M&S Food at Applegreen to 20 additional locations this year.
“The expansion of our M&S Food partnership is one of the key elements of our growth plans in the Irish market, alongside further investment in our Braeburn Coffee brand, and significant investment in new and upgraded sites.”
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