Marks and Spencer has remained silent on rumours that it has received mounting interest from competitors looking to take over stores that the UK retailer has marked for closure.
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“What will happen to the stores is not something we can discuss while employee consultations are ongoing,” a spokesperson for the company told just-food.
Sales at M&S have suffered in the economic downturn as consumers have turned to cheaper retailers, prompting the group to cut costs from the business.
Earlier this month, M&S announced plans to close 27 outlets, mainly from the Simply Food portfolio.
M&S is said to have appointed commercial property group CB Richard Ellis to oversee the disposals.
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