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.
Marks & Spencer is expanding its international business after striking a new franchise deal for the Philippines.
Marks & Spencer is launching a paid training scheme aimed at tackling what it calls the “growing youth unemployment challenge”, creating 1,000 places for 16 to 24-year-olds across the UK and Ireland over the next 18 months.
Marks & Spencer has reshaped the team leading its strongly performing food division, including two new appointments, Retail Week can reveal.
Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman has warned that Britain has “rarely in history” been this anti-growth.
Retail is the biggest private employer in the country. As rising youth unemployment stokes concern, retailers could help more if the government would let them, says George MacDonald
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