Marks & Spencer will close two huge high street stores in two major UK cities, with one set to shut later this week. The retail brand, founded in 1884, will look to reduce its high street storefronts on Saturday as it confirmed the closure of two stores.

The closures align with M&S‘s long-term plan to reduce the number of full-line stores to 180 while increasing the number of food stores to 420. There are currently 227 full-line stores and 335 food stores across the UK. M&S will look to shutter one of its biggest stores this Saturday. Confirmation of the closure came from an M&S spokesperson who said the store would serve customers for a final time on May 30.

Swansea’s city centre will lose its M&S on Saturday, with 92 jobs put at risk as a result of the closure. An M&S spokesperson said: “Our M&S Swansea city centre store will close on Saturday, 30 May.

“As previously announced, this decision forms part of our plans to reshape our store estate so we can invest in stores that better meet the needs of our customers.

“We remain committed to serving customers in Swansea through our nearby stores and online, and are working closely with Swansea Council and other local partners to explore opportunities for a future M&S presence in the city.”

A further store closure in Newport is scheduled for June, with the retail chain citing changes in customer shopping habits as the reason for the shutdown.

M&S regional manager, Richard Owen, said: “Customer shopping habits are changing, and as part of our UK‑wide store rotation programme, we are continually reviewing our store estate to ensure we have the right stores in the right places, with the right space to deliver an excellent shopping experience.

“Following the recent expiry of our lease, we have decided to close the M&S store in Newport Gwent at Friars Walk towards the end of June 2026. We understand this will be disappointing for some customers and colleagues.

“Our priority is to support our colleagues through this change, including exploring alternative roles at nearby M&S stores wherever possible. We will continue serving Newport customers through those nearby stores and online.”