Marks & Spencer reveals first-of-its-kind store opening inside Britain’s biggest airport TODAY

MARKS AND SPENCER has revealed a first-of-its- kind store opening inside Britain’s biggest airport today. Its branch at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, is now double the size of its pilot branch which opened in July of last year. The store has opened up today with M&S giving away a number of goodies to celebrate Credit: Unknown Shoppers can enjoy M&S bakery treats when they go past security The move means jet- setters will be able to stock up on more iconic M&S food after going through security. Its upgraded branch now stocks M&S picky bits and an in-store bakery for the first time. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The new store also offers biscuit tins and British souvenirs, making it the perfect place to grab a last minute gift. The high street stalwart already has seven branches across popular UK airports, including Luton and Manchester. But this store allows flyers to get their hands on its products after passing through security and waiting to board the plane. Ross Baker, chief customer Officer at Heathrow, said: “We aspire to make every journey better, and that includes providing a great range of convenient, high-quality food and drink options. “Our partnership with M&S plays an important role in delivering that. “As one of the UK’s most trusted and well-loved brands, M&S has proved hugely popular with our passengers, and we’re delighted to welcome a permanent M&S Food store to Terminal 5, offering even greater choice and convenience.” Most read in Money Alex Freudmann, managing director at M&S Food, said: “After a successful first year airside, this bigger store brings an in-store bakery with freshly baked products throughout the day, alongside customer favourites like Picky Bits, giving us even more confidence in the role travel locations can play as we continue to grow the convenience arm of the Food business.” Shoppers can also get their hands on lots of tasty M&S treats A range of sandwiches and other picky bits are also on offer Credit: Unknown M&S is giving a number of branches a makeover and opening up new stores as part of a relocation strategy. The chain has also opened two new city centre full-line stores at Bath Southgate store this February and at Bristol’s Cabot Circus last November. M&S Food branches in Hatfield, Luton, Farnham and Oxfordshire have all recently opened their doors. And the chain is about to give a branch in Clapham Junction a makeover, as it prepares to cuntil September 2. Elsewhere, the chain said today it would expand its budget Remarksable Value range to 175 products including bakery, dairy, grocery, meat, soft drinks, household and health essentials. Comment now