M&Co store in Brighouse saved
M&CO’S LONG-ESTABLISHED store in Brighouse is one of more than 200 of the company’s UK outlets to be saved following a financial restructuring exercise which has preserved over 2,200 jobs.
The company, which has had a presence in the town for over 20 years, appointed administrators in April as the coronavirus outbreak forced the closure of most UK retailers for almost four months.
M&Co’s chief executive Andy McGeoch said: “Covid has been by far the biggest challenge our family business has faced in almost 60 years, and I am really pleased that we have been able to maintain a presence in over 200 communities.
“Covid-19 means many people don’t feel comfortable travelling on public transport or visiting busy city centres and that can be good news for local High Street stores like M&Co. That’s why we are looking at ways of working in partnership with other local retailers to highlight the tremendous range of shopping that can be found in communities like this all over the country.
“Local economies rely to a huge degree on their town centres and we have seen too many High Streets hollowed out by successive shop closures. More and more people are beginning to realise that, if they don’t support their town centres, everyone’s quality of living really takes a hit, so we are proud to be playing a part in the drive to shop locally.
“It’s hugely encouraging to hear our customers say how much they have missed us after months away.”
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