RETAIL giant Marks and Spencer has announced plans to launch new food halls across the UK and it appears that Ross-on-Wye is one of the sought after locations.

Marks & Spencer is currently investing in 12 brand new food stores on former Homebase sites and is currently looking for more sites.

The company states that it is focussed on having the right stores in the right place with the right space and it reshapes for growth.

M&S chief executive Stuart Machin said: “Investing in new and renewed stores is one of our key transformation priorities. Securing these highly desirable sites in priority locations will accelerate this strategy, drive further growth in our food business and most importantly give our customers the best possible M&S shopping experience.”