![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ms-closes-more-stores/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/m-s-store-guildford-uk-834757964-1.jpg&description=ALL CHANGE Published : 16:59, 7 Aug 2023 Updated : 16:59, 7 Aug 2023 MARKS and Spencer is set to shut more of its stores, but unusually, it's good news for shoppers. The closures are part of dozens expected over the next five years , with more set to take place in the coming months. 1 Marks and Spencer has confirmed that two locations have closed, or will be shutting Credit: Getty Two more locations are now confirmed to have closed, or be shutting soon, The Sun can reveal. The M&S Simply Food store in Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester , shut for the final time yesterday. While the retailer's store in Weymouth town centre, Dorest , is set to close and relocate, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed. The news comes after M&S revealed it will permanently shut ten of its stores and relocate to new sites this year. These new shops will all contain clothing, homeware, cafes and food halls. For example, shoppers disappointed about the loss of the store in Manchester city centre will be getting a brand new store in the Trafford Centre the winter. While M&S previously announced that the Eagles Meadow Foodhall in Wrexham will close in the Autumn and be relocated to Plas Coch Retail Park. New flagship M&S stores have popped up in several major UK cities this year, with more openings to come. You can see the full list below: Purley Way - opened in April Leeds White Rose - opened in May Stockport - opened in June Liverpool ONE - to open on August 15 Birmingham Bullring - Autumn 2023 Barnsley - expected Autumn 2023 Earlsfield - autumn 2023 Lakeside Thurrock - Winter 2023 Manchester Trafford Centre - Winter 2023 Largs - expected Winter 2023 The closures are part of 67 expected over the next five years . The high-street brand is looking to shut some of its "lower productivity, full-line stores" to cut costs. The full list of M&S closures that have taken place so far this year can be seen below: East Kilbride - closed in February Fenchurch Street, London - March Meadowbank Re){kind=link}
MARKS and Spencer is set to shut more of its stores, but unusually, it’s good news for shoppers.
The closures are part of dozens expected over the next five years, with more set to take place in the coming months.
Two more locations are now confirmed to have closed, or be shutting soon, The Sun can reveal.
The M&S Simply Food store in Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, shut for the final time yesterday.
While the retailer’s store in Weymouth town centre, Dorest, is set to close and relocate, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed.