I nearby Crewe, M&S opened a food - only store on the new retail park. They then closed their old store in the centre of Crewe. Next they took over the next door branch of Halfords, extended into it and now they have a clothing dept., a restaurant and toilets.
From what I read on here it looks like they plan to do it nationwide. I my opinion it's a good thing but sadly c,ontributes to the desolation of Crewe town centre.