“Every time you hit ‘click and collect’ or ‘next day delivery’ it puts a nail in the city centre,” he said. ‌Prof Davies also pointed out that Marks & Spencer had opened a food hall in Mumbles, replicating part of its Oxford Street offer. He added spaces had been lost behind Marks & Spencer in Oxford Street while contractors worked on the nearby Y Storfa project. In his view the Marks & Spencer announcement put the whole of Swansea’s regeneration at risk. We will continue working in the coming weeks and months to seek a new site that meets their needs and keeps M&S in the city.

Source: Daily Mirror February 26, 2026 14:10 UTC