UK | M&S Food has announced opening its first-ever store in Northern Ireland, located within a significant travel hub at the new Belfast Grand Central Station.
The new Belfast Grand Central Station store officially opened its doors on the 20th of November, 2024.
SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, will operate the new M&S Food.
M&S has a longstanding partnership with SSP Group in the UK, offering busy commuters, travellers, and tourists the quality, value, and convenience for which M&S has been renowned.
This milestone opening introduced 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.
"We’re thrilled to partner with SSP Group 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,” said Eddie Murphy, M&S Country Director in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
“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 highlights our commitment to support local producers and 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.
“We have a long-standing relationship with M&S Food and are excited to open our first store together in Northern Ireland,” said Kari Daniels, CEO of SSP UK and 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.”
Translink’s Chief Executive Chris Conway added that Belfast Grand Central provided a space for people to 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,” said Conway.
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.
