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First look inside the new and improved M&S foodhall in Dudley's Merry Hill - complete with coffee and bakery section

High street retailer, M&S, has unveiled a new and improved foodhall at their Merry Hill location in Dudley.

By Daniel Walton
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The major transformation has seen the foodhall expand into four neighbouring units, bringing food, fashion, beauty and home departments together in one location. 

The new foodhall boasts 27% more space, which includes a bakery section and coffee counter for customers to buy handmade treats and artisanal coffees.

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The new store features an entrance directly from the car park
The new store features an entrance directly from the car park
The store now features a dedicated coffee and bakery section
The store now features a dedicated coffee and bakery section

The fresh market-style foodhall is accompanied by a new entrance with access directly from the car park.

Tom Hawthorn, store manager at M&S Merry Hill, said: "It feels amazing to finally reveal our showstopping new foodhall, we have been counting down the days! A massive thanks to all our customers for their patience while work has been going on, and to my team, for all their hard work. 

The improved foodhall features a flower shop for any occasion
The improved foodhall features a flower shop for any occasion

"This is just stage one of our transformation, but I know customers will absolutely love the changes – we have so many more products, so much more space, and so many more exciting changes planned for our full launch in October."

The Merry Hill store also boasts a 'now in season' section where customers can purchase seasonal goods
The Merry Hill store also boasts a 'now in season' section where customers can purchase seasonal goods
A specialist cheese and wine section was also bought to the foodhall, with a selection that is perfect for any occasion
A specialist cheese and wine section was also bought to the foodhall, with a selection that is perfect for any occasion

It also comes as the retailer boasts 16 new store openings and a further nine extensions.

Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables can be purchased, as well as a range of household staples
Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables can be purchased, as well as a range of kitchen staples

Jonathan Poole, centre manager at Merry Hill, said: "The last couple of years have been transformational at Merry Hill. The opening of the brand new M&S foodhall marks an important milestone and offers our millions of visitors an exceptional food and drink experience, bringing the very best of M&S food to their centre. 

The bakery and coffee section offers a range of breads and sweet and savoury sweets
The bakery and coffee section offers a range of breads and sweet and savoury sweets

"When fully opened later in the year, the new M&S flagship store and coffee shop will be a great benefit for our shoppers as they enjoy even more ways to eat, shop and spend time together at Merry Hill."

Now, even more fresh produce can be bought from the venue
Now, even more fresh produce can be bought from the venue

The store is one of 12 M&S venues to be renewed this year, backed by a £300 million investment, with a spokesperson for the group saying that it is to 'offer the best possible shopping experience'.

The improved store boasts 27 per cent more space, in the Merry Hill upper mall
The improved store boasts 27 per cent more space, in the Merry Hill upper mall
The store is one of 12 across the country to be renewed this year
The store is one of 12 across the country to be renewed this year

The upgrade comes after the retailer announced the closure date for their Wolverhampton-based flagship department store, with the venue set to close towards the end of September.