Dozens of jobs to be lost as Marks and Spencer shut two Irish stores

Retailer cited consistent sales declines and low footfall in its decision to shut two Irish stores 

Undated handout photo issued by Marks and Spencer of their store in Vangarde Shopping Park, York. Issue date: Wednesday May 5, 2021.

Retailer Marks and Spencer will shut two of its underperforming stores in the Republic of Ireland, putting dozens of jobs at risk.

The company confirmed the closure of its stores in Drogheda and on Clarion Quay in Dublin, citing consistent drops in sales and low occupancy levels.