A second Irish Marks and Spencer store is to shut due to a ‘consistent decline in sales.’
The Marks & Spencer on Clarion Quay is to close.
Staff at M&S Clarion Quay Simply Food on Excise Walk were told the news yesterday.
It’s the second M&S store in Ireland to announce a closure.
Bosses told The Irish Sun:
“Clarion Quay Foodhall is being closed because of a consistent decline in sales and footfall over several years, and our Drogheda store is ceasing trading because the shopping centre has low occupancy – requiring significant investment – and its sales performance is behind the rest of our store estate.
“We understand there will be some disappointment with our announcement, but we believe that this decision is the right one for the future of M&S in Ireland.
“It will allow us to invest in our store estate, expand our Irish supply base and continue to build our partnership with Applegreen, whilst offering our customers exceptional value, quality, service and innovation.
“Shopping habits are changing, and we are shaping our store estate to focus our investment on the right stores in the right places.
“We have made the tough decision to close two under-performing stores in Ireland: M&S Clarion Quay Simply Food on Excise Walk in Dublin, and M&S Drogheda, Louth.
“We’ve shared this news with affected colleagues and our priority now is to support them through these changes.”
