Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer is one of the most famous names in UK retail, but it has its roots in humble beginnings. Michael Marks and Tom Spencer opened the retailer’s first store in Leeds in 1894, and it has since grown into one of the biggest clothing and food retailers in the UK. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Marks & Spencer and the fashion and grocery sectors.

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Feature
The secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
30 April 2025By George MacDonald
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.
Analysis
Adapt, refine and transform: the trends shaping what’s next for supply chains
30 April 2025Promotional research for Speedy Freight
As retail continues to ride wave after wave of disruption, what can we expect in the coming months for supply chains and what must 2026 strategies entail for businesses to sustain growth?
Analysis
M&S cyber attack: What happened and what can retailers learn from it?
29 April 2025By Megan Robinson
Over a week has passed since Marks & Spencer was first hit by what they called a “cyber incident” on Easter Monday, causing issues with click-and-collect services and contactless payments

Deep dive: Can M&S become the nation’s favourite shop again?

Marks & Spencer is often referred to as the nation’s favourite retailer.

But the retailer has gone from turnaround plan to turnaround plan since the turn of the millennium, and time is starting to run out.

As Britain’s favourite retailer loses relevance to today’s shoppers, Retail Week asks: can M&S be saved?

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News

Marks & Spencer stands down warehouse agency staff as it battles cyber attack

28 April 2025By George MacDonald

Marks & Spencer has told agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it faces the ongoing fall-out from a cyber attack.

News

M&S suspends online orders as cyberattack continues to take toll

25 April 2025By George MacDonald

Marks & Spencer has suspended customer orders through its websites and apps as it battles to address a cyberattack.

Marks & Spencer provides update following ‘cyber incident’
24 April 2025By Megan Robinson
Marks & Spencer calls in external experts following ‘cyber incident’
22 April 2025By George MacDonald
M&S to upgrade landmark Pantheon store as part of wider stores investment
17 April 2025By George MacDonald
Marks & Spencer slashes use of plastics in men’s range
16 April 2025By George MacDonald

‘Why do some retail brands endure while others fade away?’
16 April 2025By Fran Minogue
Innovation round-up: Crime-fighting trolleys, cornflakes and cleaning up beauty
7 April 2025By Megan Robinson and Hugh Radojev
UK shoppers expected to spend over £2bn during Easter
7 April 2025By Megan Robinson
M&S adds top designer brands to its online platform
4 April 2025By Megan Robinson

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