Exact date beloved M&S store to shut its doors as shoppers grumble it’s ‘sad to see’
THE exact date a Marks and Spencer store is set to close has been revealed as shoppers grumble its “sad to see.”
M&S has confirmed Murraygate Dundee will close on July 6, with staff 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.”
Another said: “The obvious concern is what will happen to the Murraygate store premises ? What are M&S and/or the city council going to do to help find a new use for it? Another big empty building is the last thing the Murraygate needs.”
One post on Instagram read: “What will become of this vast building now? It is to be hoped some other use may be found; but with the progressive death of our city centres I fear the worst.”
There was also concern that some locals could not reach the new store on public transport.
One said: ” A lot of people will not or can not reach the Gallagher retail park, not everyone has transport or able to walk down there.
A bus down would be a good thing.”
Another added: “Mistake, should not leave Murraygate, also parking will be a shambles.”
Renovations have been underway to get the new store ready after it replaced the former DW Sports unit.
And now shoppers have been told they can expect to pick up incredible deals when it opens at 9am on Tuesday, July 16.
Locals will enjoy a bigger, fresh-market style food hall, which will offer a range of fresh fruit and vegetables sourced from M&S’ Select Farm partners.
It will also come with a bigger in-store bakery where shoppers can bag freshly baked bread, cakes and pastries at any time during the day.
Mary Power, Store Manager of the new M&S Dundee store, 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 see the very best of M&S for themselves.
“I’ve worked for M&S for a long time, starting my career in the city of Dundee and I’m delighted to be bringing a great team of experienced colleagues from our current stores to the new one.
“Customers will reap the benefits of their knowledge when it comes to selecting products and knowing brands.”