Marks & Spencer remains committed to Rochdale Riverside development

Marks & Spencer remains committed to Rochdale Riverside development

Following the Marks & Spencer decision to no longer open a new store in the Prince’s Gate development in Oldham, the retailer has confirmed it remains committed to the relocation of its full-line store in Rochdale to the 'Rochdale Riverside' development.

The 51,000 sq ft full-line (clothing, home and food) Oldham store was due to open in 2018. Instead, the retailer is searching for a new site in the area with a view to opening a food-only store. 

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A spokesman for M&S said: "Today’s announcement is specific to Oldham and does not affect other planned new M&S stores. M&S remains committed to the relocation of its full-line store in Rochdale to the Rochdale Riverside development which is due to open in 2018."

Earlier this month (8 November) M&S announced plans to improve and modernise its store estate to better meet customer needs over the next five years. The plans include opening over 200 new food-only stores by the end of 2018/19 and selling clothing and home from 60 fewer stores. The changes include approximately 30 full line closures, downsizing or replacing around 45 full-line stores to food-only stores and opening new full line stores in areas where M&S is underrepresented.