Wates Smartspace has been chosen to deliver a full-line fit-out on behalf of Marks and Spencer (M&S) at the new £60 million Stane Retail Park in Colchester.

The new contract adds to Wates Smartspace's existing project portfolio on behalf of M&S, which to-date has seen the business deliver 220 food hall projects as well as 50 full-line stores across the retailer’s portfolio.


Wates Smartspace's work at Stane Retail Park will include the fit-out of M&S’s new two-floor store, comprising a 16,000 sq. ft. food hall, 44,000 sq. ft. of clothing and home retail space and a 3,000 sq. ft. cafe.

The appointment follows a period of engagement between Wates Smartspace, M&S and Stane Retail Park developers, with Wates supporting M&S with project feasibility and agreeing of shell specification since 2017.

Building work on the new Stane Retail Park is currently underway and will see the creation of a total of 173,000 sq. ft. retail space.