M&S Food Opens New Convenience Store in Edinburgh

0:00It's April 2-8, welcome in. This is Edinburgh News Today, where local news meets AI. M&S Food is dropping a fresh convenience store right in Edinburgh City Center on Lothian Road this Friday, May 1st. It's taking over a 3,000 square foot spot once home to Ali's Cave, run by franchise partner HM Stanley, so folks can snag their go-to M&S. Bites on the move. The spot packs in all the hits like a stocked bakery, food to go with salads and sandwiches for lunch rushes, deli picky bits, even an in-store flower, shop and food gifts. Plus, there's a click and collect hub for fashion, home, and beauty orders, making grabs super easy. This opening means 22 new jobs in customer service and operations, boosting the local scene. Store manager Alistair Branigan is hyped, saying they're thrilled to serve quick eats to commuters and shoppers in the heart of the city. Ali's Cave, a family run homeward gym, shut down for good last August after 44 years, starting on Southbridge in 1981 and growing big on Lothian Road.

1:05It left a mark on generations of Edinburgh locals. Head there from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays, and you'll see why this spot's set to become a daily. staple for the neighborhood.