Marks sparks hope that other big name stores might follow

A major retail chain has announced it will be opening a new food store in Congleton.
But it won't be just any new food store - it will have "Marks & Spencer" above the door.
This week the high street giant announced plans to open a 9,000 sq ft "Simply Food" branch at Congleton Retail Park on Barn Road. It will move into a section of the existing Focus DIY store. That is being downsized and the building divided into two separate shopping units.

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