Marks & Spencer has confirmed one of its foodhalls is set to close in the coming months. The retailer will be closing the doors of its Hazel Grove branch in Stockport.
While an official closing date has not been announced, the retailer has said the store will close in line with the end of the lease in January 2025.
The store on Commercial Road first opened in 2006. A spokesperson for the brand said the closure reflected 'changing shopping habits' and said M&S would be instead focusing on the 'right space' to deliver the 'best possible shopping experience' for its customers. READ MORE: Couple behind popular restaurant face being deported to Nigeria with their three young kids in DAYS Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, a representative for Marks & Spencer said staff at the branch had been informed and consultations were underway and alternative roles in nearby locations would be offered where possible.
The site is now being advertised to alternative tenants. Last year, the retail giant opened a a flagship foodhall at the Peel Centre Retail Park in Stockport town centre creating over 100 jobs.
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