// AK Retail is set to relaunch M&Co’s website next month after it acquired the retailer and its intellectual property in February
// Chief executive Andrew Killingsworth said: “We have big plans for the brand, with an immediate focus on M&Co’s digital presence”
M&Co’s new owner AK Retail will relaunch the brand after buying it out of administration earlier this year.
The new online platform will initially launch to include a range of womenswear products, including curve and petite collections, with other product categories to be added “in the near future”, according to Drapers.
The owner of plus size retailer Yours Clothing AK Retail Holdings bought the brand and intellectual property back in February and is set to launch the website at the end of June, followed by an app which is “coming soon”.
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AK Retail chief executive Andrew Killingsworth said: “M&Co has long held a strong reputation as a local family brand that customers trust to find high quality clothing at an affordable price, and we are committed to maintaining these values as we move forward and build upon M&Co’s strong legacy.
“We have big plans for the brand, with an immediate focus on M&Co’s digital presence, with our brand-new site set to launch at the end of June 2023, and an app coming soon. M&Co has enormous potential, and we are excited to bring our expertise and experience to the table.
“We want to ensure that M&Co continues to be a beloved and trusted brand for generations to come.”
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