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May 31, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. Marks & Spencer will close its King William Street store in Blackburn on June 6, ending an era for the town centre retail scene. The store, opened pre-World War II, has been a key shopping destination amid closures of other major retailers like Debenhams and Woolworths. Changing shopping habits and competition from retail parks contributed to the decision. Earlier approvals were granted for M&S to open a new £10 million Food Hall at Frontier Park in Hyndburn, outside Blackburn. Shoppers must visit Burnley or Preston until the new store opens. The closure marks a shift in Blackburn's retail landscape and highlights challenges facing traditional high street stores.