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Philippine Retailer to End Marks & Spencer Store Operations

A Marks & Spencerstore in Makati City in Manila.

Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Philippine retailer Stores Specialists, Inc. will cease its operations of Marks & Spencer in the country after nearly 40 years, according to the local franchise holder.

Marks & Spencer is not exiting the Philippines, and will shift to a new franchise partner after its contract with SSI ends in May, a spokesperson for the British retailer said in a statement. “We remain committed to the Philippines and the growth opportunity in the region,” they said.