SHOPPERS have despaired "this is awful" as the store reveals the exact date a shopping centre will close for the last time. Marks and Spencer has confirmed that their store in the The Belfry Shopping Centre in Redhill is set to close next month. The final day of trading will be August 17.
Andy Nash, who manages The Belfry Shopping Centre, expressed surprise at the closure. He said: "We are obviously sad to hear that M&S has made the decision to start the consultation to close their Redhill store, which has been much loved by our shoppers for the last 33 years. "The Belfry has constantly evolved over the years as consumer habits have changed and it will continue to evolve with new stores opening all the time.
"Though it will be disappointing to lose M&S, the bigger picture for the Centre remains extremely positive, with more visitors using the Centre and staying longer." The Marks and Spencer at Murraygate Dundee closed earlier this month. However, it is not all bad news as the high street retailer, along with the Murraygate staff, will be moving to a new superstore at Gallagher Retail Park on July 16.
The move marks the end of an era for the Murraygate store, which led locals to express disappointment. One person said: "Sad to see it close." Mary Power, store manager of the new M&S Dundee outlet, said: “We are really excited to announce that the new M&S Dundee store will open on the 16th July.
"I can’t wait to open the doors and welcome the local community in so they can .