Marks and Spencer Rochdale Riverside store will open next week but for food only during the Covid crisis

• M&S Rochdale Riverside will open on Monday 6th April as planned but will only be trading food items until Government restrictions are lifter

• The store will also offer Clothing & Home products and these departments will open when government guidelines allow.On its first day the store will open at 8.30am, but from then on, the store will be open Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm and Sunday, 10.30am – 4.30pm

In line with other M&S stores they are setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for older and vulnerable customers (Monday & Thursdays), and our brilliant NHS and emergency services workers (Tuesdays & Fridays)

The store will open the day after the existing M&S on Yorkshire Street closes on Sunday 5^th April.Car parking is available at the adjoined multi-storey car park, free of charge

There will not be any special opening day activity, but they will be doing everything we can to support customers in the coming weeks

Simon Layton, M&S Head of Region for Lancashire and Cumbria, said:

“Our new store at Rochdale Riverside will be open from Monday 6^th April. The team has been working extremely hard to get the store ready to ensure we can offer locals everyday essentials and a wide range of fresh produce. We will also offer Clothing and Home products in the store, and these departments will open when government guidelines allow. In the meantime, we are focused on making sure our customers can get everything they need in our Foodhall.

“In line with other M&S stores, to support the community we will have special opening hours in place for NHS and emergency services workers, as well as special hours for the elderly and vulnerable. Please visit M&S.com for the latest information and opening hours.”