More recently the site of M&S has been empty since the store relocated to Sears Retail Park in June 2021, just up the road, and even more recently House of Fraser, know to everyone as Beatties, also closed in August this year.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gallery/solihulls-mell-square-urban-village-28141399

“We have buildings like Beatties – which has sadly become a blight on the city – and the old post office which must be prioritised,” she said.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2023/02/20/last-chance-of-hope-for-city-where-theres-more-activity-in-a-morgue/