M&S deliveries on track despite incoming storm

Thursday, 22 December 2016 00:00

Marks and Spencer says forecasted bad weather won't affect its deliveries or Christmas food pickups.

Storm Barbara is expected to hit the UK and Isle of Man on Friday and Saturday - the Steam Packet Company has already announced potential delays and cancelations to sailings.

Despite this M&S says all shelves will be fully stocked and it sees no reason why customers won't get what they need.

Julie Hogden is the Douglas store manager:

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