Wolverhampton Marks & Spencer at risk of closure

Wolverhampton's Marks & Spencer store is at risk of closure, the firm has confirmed.

Calum Telford, regional manager at Marks & Spencer, said the closure was just a proposal at this stage but added the store at Dudley Street had been "performing less well for a long period of time".

He thanked customers for their support and said the brand's priority was "continuing conversations with colleagues".

Mr Telford said: "If the proposals go ahead, we will offer them alternative roles at M&S wherever possible."

Discussing the future of the brand in Wolverhampton, the regional manager said it remained "committed to Wolverhampton".

He said it was "working closely" with City of Wolverhampton Council to find a "suitable alternative food location".

"This is part of our continued investment in the Black Country, with work already under way to modernise our Merry Hill store," added Mr Telford.

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