'We hope local residents will show their support for the plans': M&S unveils major new 17,800 sq ft Foodhall at Northern Ireland retail park
Proposed 17,800 sq ft store at Lakelands Retail Park would be almost three times the size of the existing outlet, protecting 68 jobs and creating three new roles
M&S is calling on residents across County Fermanagh to show their support for plans to bring a new fresh market-style Foodhall to Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskillen by submitting a letter of support as part of the planning process.
M&S has submitted a planning application to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and is encouraging local residents who support the proposal to have their voices heard.
The proposal would bring a significantly enhanced M&S Food offer to Enniskillen, providing customers with greater choice, improved convenience and a modern shopping experience.
The proposed new Foodhall would help secure M&S' long-term future in Enniskillen. The brand-new store would be approximately 17,800 sq ft, almost three times the size of the existing store, offering customers access to more than 6,600 product lines in a modern, fresh market-style Foodhall. The proposal would protect 68 existing local jobs and create three additional roles.
The new M&S Food would offer the full range of more than 6,600 products, from Select Farms fresh produce and an in-store bakery to everyday essentials. This includes Remarksable Value, which combines benchmarked prices with the trusted quality and sourcing standards M&S is known for, alongside more than 50 organic favourites.
Local sourcing is central to M&S Food's strategy, with M&S working with more than 100 Select Farms across County Fermanagh. These partnerships help bring high-quality, responsibly sourced products to customers while supporting local farming communities.
Customers will be able to collect online Fashion, Home and Beauty orders through a dedicated Click & Collect service at the new store. Alongside convenient access and parking at Lakelands Retail Park, the new Foodhall will also offer Scan & Go technology, helping customers shop in the way that suits them best.
John Paul McShane, M&S regional manager, said: “Customer shopping habits are changing and we are adapting our store estate to ensure we have the right stores in the right locations to deliver the best possible shopping experience.
"Our plans for a new Foodhall at Lakelands Retail Park represent a significant investment and would help secure our long-term future in Enniskillen. The proposal would bring customers a bigger, better M&S Foodhall with greater choice, improved convenience and a modern shopping experience. We hope local residents will show their support for the plans."
Residents can visit www.enniskillenmands.com to submit a letter of support to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and find out more about the proposals.