Developers will lose customers if they fail to retrofit buildings, M&S inquiry told

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Seaforth chief says clients “need to take the high road now” as M&S battles to save its plans to rebuild flagship Oxford Street store

Developers risk losing occupiers if they do not try harder to reuse and refurbish existing buildings, the public inquiry into the controversial redevelopment plans for Marks & Spencer’s flagship store has been told.

Tyler Goodwin, chief executive of London-based investor and developer Seaforth, said clients “need to take the high road now” if they are to retain the trust and support of their customers.

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