Marks & Spencer

Major British multinational department store company

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Marks and Spencer plc is a major British multinational retailer based in London, England, that specialises in selling clothing, beauty products, home products and food products. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

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M&S director quits over poaching of Rightmove finance chief A director of Marks & Spencer Group (M&S) is quitting the retailer's board after being blindsided about the poaching of its new finance chief from another company he chairs. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2024
Marks & Spencer's website and app go down Marks & Spencer's website and app has not been working for several hours, with a message telling shoppers "you can't shop with us right now". Sky News - Published on May 18, 2024
M&S boss takes pre-budget swipe at tax burden The chief executive of Marks & Spencer (M&S) has described operating under the current government as "like running up a downwards escalator with a rucksack on your back". Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024

Supermarket crowned nation's favourite for third time - despite being 'a bit pricey' M&S has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the third time running according to a survey by consumer watchdog, Which? Sky News - Published on February 26, 2024
Tesco raises profit forecast while M&S also reports strong Christmas sales Tesco has raised its annual profit forecast while joining Marks and Spencer (M&S) in reporting strong Christmas sales. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2024
Middle class shoplifters 'partly to blame for rise in retail crime' Middle class shoplifters who steal items while going through self-checkouts are partly to blame for the rise in retail crime, the chairman of Marks & Spencer has said. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2023

M&S restores dividend as half-year profits surge 75% despite discounting Marks & Spencer (M&S) has credited further progress in its turnaround strategy for a 75% surge in profits, achieved despite £30m of discounting to lure food shoppers amid the supermarket price war. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2023
M&S apologises and pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag controversy Marks & Spencer has apologised after an outtake from its newly released Christmas advert was criticised for showing burning paper hats resembling the Palestinian flag. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2023
'It's officially Christmas': M&S and Asda launch festive ad campaigns early Retailers have fired the starting gun on Christmas advertising season by launching their festive campaigns earlier than usual. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2023
Marks & Spencer to ditch plastic bags in all stores Marks & Spencer is swapping plastic bags for paper ones across all of its stores following a successful trial. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2023

M&S condemns Gove's block on London store demolition as 'utterly pathetic' Marks & Spencer's boss has taken aim at the Communities Secretary's decision to block plans for the demolition of its flagship store. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2023
The retailers 'named and shamed' for failing to pay minimum wage WHSmith, M&S and Argos are among the retailers 'named and shamed' by the government for breaking the law on the minimum wage. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2023
Rival Percy Pig sweets redesigned after M&S demand Marks & Spencer has agreed on a settlement with the confectionary company Swizzels after accusing it of copying its Percy Pig sweets. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2023	Ice cream parlour changes the name of its 'Perky Pig Gelato' after legal letter from M&S A dessert parlour has changed the name of its "Perky Pig Gelato" after a request from Marks & Spencer, which said it was similar to its "Percy Pig" sweets. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023
Aldi weighs in as M&S is accused of 'ripping off' pub name with T-shirt design M&S has removed an item from its site after a pub chain accused the retail company of "ripping off" its name. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2023	M&S apologises for daffodil and spring onion food display after safety fears raised Marks and Spencer's has apologised after a food display placing daffodils and spring onions next to each other sparked concerns that customers could mistakenly eat the poisonous flowers. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2023
M&S to create thousands of jobs with plan for new stores across the UK Marks & Spencer is to open 20 new shops and create thousands of new jobs, thanks to an investment in its stores worth £480m. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2023	M&S warns of 'gathering storm' ahead as surging costs knock profits Marks and Spencer (M&S) has reported a big dip in profits and warned of a "gathering storm" ahead from rising costs and squeezed consumer budgets. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2022
M&S to stop sale of disposable barbecues across all UK stores Marks & Spencer is to stop selling disposable barbecues in all of its UK stores. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2022	Dame Deborah James inspires bowel cancer warnings on M&S toilet roll Marks and Spencer has announced it will add information about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer on its toilet roll packaging in a move inspired by cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2022
M&S pulls out of Russia and warns of hit to sales due to cost of living crisis Marks & Spencer has said it is exiting Russia and warned of slowing sales due to the cost of living crisis. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2022	Supermarkets recall dozens of chicken products over salmonella fears M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's are recalling a number of chicken products due to fears of salmonella. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2022
M&S boss announces departure after 'six successful years' Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe is to step down in May after what the company called "six successful years" in charge. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2022	M&S and Aldi settle Colin the Caterpillar copyright dispute Marks and Spencer and Aldi have reached a settlement in a copyright dispute over the design of their caterpillar cakes. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2022
M&S sues Aldi for 'copying' Christmas gin - just months after caterpillar cake row Marks & Spencer is suing Aldi for allegedly copying its Light Up gin, just months after the retailers' Colin the Caterpillar row. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2021	M&S chairman warns EU proposals could increase red tape on Northern Ireland trade The chairman of M&S has written to Brexit minister Lord Frost to warn that EU plans to end its stand-off with the UK over Northern Ireland threaten to add to, not ease, red tape. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2021
M&S makes £299 dresses available to rent for Christmas parties amid fast fashion concerns Marks and Spencer has made a range of womenswear available to rent ahead of the Christmas party season, as the industry moves to address sustainability concerns around fast fashion. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2021	The John Lewis alien or an A-list Percy Pig? The Christmas ad battle begins The battle of the Christmas adverts has begun - with John Lewis and M&S both unveiling their festive clips on the same day. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2021