The main M&S store in Aberdeen is to be closed at the end of 2024 and millions poured in to the smaller (even with new extension) store in Union square. A large number of customers using the main store are elderly people (at least half) they use the bus to get to and from the store. Most will not go to the out of the way store in Union square. I realise the existing main store requires upgrading also Aberdeen council are probably charging exorbitant rates, however even they realise closing this the last main store off Union Street is not good for business. Talk to them about a reduction in rates and keep this store open.
Our store rotation strategy is all about having the right stores with the right space in the right place and Aberdeen deserves to have one of the largest stores in Scotland and one of the most modern.
The challenges with modernising the current building at St Nicholas are considerable and given how busy Union Square has become, it makes sense that if we only have one store in Aberdeen that it is located there, where we can provide a modern store fit for the future.
It was reported earlier this year that First Bus may consider amending routes so that more buses stop at Union Square.
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