A FASHION retailer based in Renfrewshire is set to cut 59 jobs, the Gazette understands.

The majority of the posts being cut at M&Co will be at its headquarters in Inchinnan.

The family run firm said it was reviewing its operations with an increased focus on e-commerce.

An M&Co spokesman said: "Having undertaken a detailed, strategic review of the business over recent months, an increased focus on our fast-growing e-commerce operation and further investment in IT are key priorities for us.

"We are a strong, robust and profitable business with over 3,000 employees and 269 stores nationwide, but we must reduce our central overhead costs to ensure we maintain and build upon that hard-won position."

More than 200 people are employed at the headquarters, with 28 roles at risk of compulsory redundancy. It is understood 27 have already taken voluntary redundancy.

A spokesman added: “As part of the redundancy process, we are offering those affected double their statutory redundancy payments. In addition we will not require those identified for proposed redundancy to work their full notice periods, for which they will nonetheless be paid.

“Where possible, we will seek to reallocate affected staff into other roles and none of the staff in the company’s stores are affected by the redundancy programme. 

“We’ve always taken the necessary steps to ensure we have a relevant, profitable and sustainable business and as we work to meet changing customer demand, we are investing heavily in our online retail offering, which has grown substantially to become an essential component of the business. 

“These latest changes, whilst regrettable, are vital to ensure we are in the best possible shape to capitalise on the future developments in our sector."