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# Retailer confirms it will not be building new store on site of former factory in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/retailer-confirms-it-will-not-be-building-new-store-on-site-of-former-factory-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2023-10-20T08:21:26.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-20T08:21:41.000Z
- Description: A retailer has confirmed it will no longer be pursuing plans to open a new store on land in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A retailer has confirmed it will no longer be pursuing plans to open a new store on land in Lichfield.

Marks and Spencer had previously outlined [a proposal for an outlet](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/marks-and-spencer-confirms-plan-to-open-new-food-store-on-former-industrial-site-in-lichfield/) on the former GKN factory site.

But in a response to a request from Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant for an update on the potential new store, the company has now confirmed that they will not be pursuing the plans.

> “Unfortunately due to the construction on this site being subject to delays and uncertainty in the developer’s timelines, we’ve had to make the decision not to progress with opening a store in this location.  
>  
> “Our team are now actively looking for alternative sites within the wider local area.”  
>  
> Marks and Spencer spokesperson

The Conservative MP said the news was a blow, but added that he hoped alternative sites could be found to allow the retailer to return to Lichfield in future.

> “This is such disappointing news.  
>  
> “Many people miss the little Marks and Spencer store which was in the centre of Lichfield city.  
>  
> “I hope that Lichfield District Council and potential developers might try and identify alternative sites in the district.”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant