M&S apologises after product shortages at east Antrim stores

A number of residents took to social media this week to highlight bare shelves at the M&S branches in Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey.

One person shared a photo of an empty shelving bay on Twitter, captioned: ”Empty shelves in M&S Belfast and Carrickfergus.”

Posting on January 7, another Twitter user said: “I have noticed empty shelves in M&S Newtownabbey and Carrick.”

Responding to the claims in a statement , a spokesperson for M&S said: “We have served customers in Northern Ireland for over 50 years and our priority is to make sure we continue to deliver the same choice and great quality range that our loyal customers have always enjoyed.

“Stores have been receiving regular deliveries this week, however following the UK’s recent departure from the EU, we are transitioning to new processes and we’re working closely with our partners and suppliers to ensure customers can continue to enjoy a great range of products.

“Stores are receiving deliveries this weekend and M&S apologises for any inconvenience caused.”

The Carrick store opened to the public in the summer of 2019. For more on this, read here

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