An Alexandria clothing store has announced it is to close in the coming months after being bought over by another fashion brand.

M&Co is set to close all of its 170 UK stores - including the Mitchell Way branch - around Easter, with almost 2,000 jobs set to be lost.

The Renfrewshire-based company has been bought by AK Retail Holdings, which owns brands such as Long Tall Sally and Yours Truly, but the sale did not include the store facilities.

M&Co appointed administrators for a second time in December 2022 – having also fallen into administration in August 2020.

The news was announced in social media posts by branches across the country over the weekend.

The posts read: “Unfortunately we haven't received the news we would have hoped for during our administration period, and would like to share this news with you.

"As we haven't received any funded, deliverable offers that would result in the transfer of the company's stores or staff to a potential buyer, this means that all of our stores will close.

"The M&Co 'Brand' has been purchased, but unfortunately this does not include a future for our stores, website or staff.

"We will trade all of our stores until Easter, and then begin the close down process. We will update you closer to the time, of our actual closing date.”