Whitby YouTubers launch campaign to bring M&S Foodhall to town
Whitby’s much-loved YouTube stars Simon and Carol Moorhouse have launched a bid to persuade retail giant Marks and Spencer to transform the soon-to-close Poundland site on Flowergate into a flagship M&S Foodhall.
The couple, known as Simply Whitby TV, are famed for their popular channel showcasing the town’s very best places to eat, stay, and visit, and are determined to fight back against ‘the decline of the town’s high street’.
With their trademark passion, they are calling on residents, visitors, and fans alike to join them in reshaping the future of Whitby’s retail scene.
Simon Moorhouse said: “Whitby deserves more than empty shops. An M&S Foodhall would not only breathe life back into this space, but it would also attract inward investment, raise house values, and create vital local jobs.”
Carol added: “Our town has a proud identity. We’ve seen the impact closures have had on communities elsewhere. We want Whitby to thrive – and this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.”
The campaign is already making waves. In less than 24 hours, the couple’s Facebook online poll has drew an overwhelming response from Whitby residents, with hundreds backing the call and 94% saying they want Marks and Spencer to come to the town.
Far from stopping at online support, Simon and Carol are planning a series of public events, rallies, and even surprise flash mobs to keep momentum high and ensure that Whitby’s voice cannot be ignored.
The pair added: “This as more than a retail campaign – it’s a rallying cry for the future of the town.”
Anyone who would like to support the campaign can visit www.facebook.com/thestoreroomswhitby.