Locals voice their desire for retailers like M&S and Zara in Darlington, seeking more clothing and shoe options.
Locals voice their desire for retailers like M&S and Zara in Darlington, seeking more clothing and shoe options.

Darlington Residents Share Desires for New Shops Like M&S and Zara
Many people want Marks & Spencer to return. It used to have a big store in town, and locals want M&S food and clothes downtown. They do not want it only in retail parks.
People also talked about past stores like Woolworths, BHS, and C&A, as these stores were important for shopping in Darlington. People need more clothing and shoe shops too.
They want more options for teenagers, while some need shops with wide-fitting shoes. One person misses stores for teens, mentioning Tammy Girl, Mark One, and International. Someone else said Darlington needs clothes shops, feeling there are too many vape and nail places.
People suggested stores like Zara and H&M. TK Maxx and Fenwicks were also mentioned, as they believe these would help the town. Shoppers would have more choices.
Some proposed Waitrose and Uniqlo. & Other Stories and Anthropology were suggested too, though people know these might be unlikely.
No one knows if these stores will open in Darlington. It’s clear that people want more shopping options.
Many people want Marks & Spencer to return. It used to have a big store in town, and locals want M&S food and clothes downtown. They do not want it only in retail parks.
People also talked about past stores like Woolworths, BHS, and C&A, as these stores were important for shopping in Darlington. People need more clothing and shoe shops too.
They want more options for teenagers, while some need shops with wide-fitting shoes. One person misses stores for teens, mentioning Tammy Girl, Mark One, and International. Someone else said Darlington needs clothes shops, feeling there are too many vape and nail places.
People suggested stores like Zara and H&M. TK Maxx and Fenwicks were also mentioned, as they believe these would help the town. Shoppers would have more choices.
Some proposed Waitrose and Uniqlo. & Other Stories and Anthropology were suggested too, though people know these might be unlikely.
No one knows if these stores will open in Darlington. It’s clear that people want more shopping options.