In a recent statement, M&S said: “We recognise that in an omni-channel world, ease of shopping and fast access is critical to competitiveness, and in many cases we believe the town centre locations have lost impetus.”
This is due to “failed local authority or Government policy,” the retailer explained.
M&S added: “As a result, a high proportion, but not all, of our relocations are to the edge of town.
“We are now developing a growing pipeline of store relocations, moving from old multi-floor buildings, often with challenged fabric and poor access and car parking, to modern, well-located sites wherever possible in the renewal format with omni-channel capability.
