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marks and spencer set to leave ashton town centre after 40 years
December 01, 2011 Manchester Evening News, Jessica Beckett
Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer is closing its ‘flagship’ Ashton store to move to an out-of-town site.
The company claims the 40-year-old branch does not suit its plans – and instead wants to open a store next to Sainsbury’s at Ashton Moss.
Politicians warned the closure of the Warrington Street store could have a devastating impact on the town’s economy.
Ashton MP David Heyes said: “There’s no question Marks and Spencer is a flagship store in the town and it’s a real blow.
“It seems to be such a short-sighted decision. Metrolink is due to arrive in Ashton in a few months and you would expect that to carry the promise of many more shoppers. I can’t think why they would choose to do this. It’s such a shame because despite the recession Ashton has been holding up as one of the busiest shopping centres in the region. I know the council is talking about doing everything it can to minimise the damage – but short term the damage is unavoidable.”
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