Signs have started to go up for the new Marks & Spencer Food Store at Fairacres Retail Park in Abingdon, marking another visible step towards its opening.

Recruitment is also underway. It’s possible that other vacancies have already closed. At the time of writing, the Marks & Spencer careers website lists three full-time roles in Abingdon: one Customer Assistant position in the Chicken Hot Hold (closing 8th April 2026), and two Customer Assistant roles in the in-store bakery (closing 31st March 2026).