Staff from M&Co in Diss send out 'emotional' post to customers as it closes permanently

The team of a Diss town centre retailer has sent out a farewell message to its customers as it closed its doors for the last time.

M&Co in Mere Street permanently shut on April 11 following the Scottish firm entering administration on December 9 last year.

It is understood that the clothes brand, which had 170 branches, will close all its outlets in the UK and has ceased trading online.

On the M&Co Diss Facebook page on the last day of trading, a post read: “Its been an emotional day. We’ve now closed our doors for the very last time.

“Thank you to all our lovely customers and pass colleagues for coming in store today to say Goodbye and especially for bringing in the cakes, chocolates and bubbly.

“Over the years, we have had many loyal customers in the area, and we would like to express our immense gratitude for all their support. Thank you for all your kind words and well wishes for our futures.

“Goodbye from all the Girls at M&Co Diss - George, Debbie, Julie, Terrie, Wendy, Saskia and Jasmine.”

M&Co has been purchased, but this purchase did not include physical stores.

On the M&Co website, a statement read: “AK Retail has acquired the M&Co brand, with plans to relaunch the web platform in the coming months.

“Some of our stores will remain open to shop for a limited time, with EVERYTHING AT LEAST 50% OFF. To check if your nearest store is still open visit M&Co Store Locator

“If you have recently ordered from mandco.com, you can still track your order via the link in your despatch email.

“Our Customer Care team are still available if you have questions about orders, returns or refunds: https://support.mandco.com

“Thank you to all our customers from the whole team at M&Co.”