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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M&S ramps up new Foodhall openings
2026-03-20T16:16:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan
Marks & Spencer is accelerating the pace of new Foodhall openings as the high street giant looks to double the size of its grocery business.
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M&S tops YouGov UK fashion brands ranking – but Nike rules among Gen Z
2026-03-12T00:01:00+00:00By George Arnett
Marks & Spencer has once again topped the ranking of how likely shoppers are to consider a fashion brand, though sportswear specialists tend to do better among Gen Z, Retail Week can reveal.
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M&S enlists Gillian Anderson as chief compliments officer in new campaign
2026-03-10T07:40:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan
M&S has recruited British actress Gillian Anderson to the newly created role of chief compliments officer.

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Marks & Spencer raids Frasers to make top omnichannel appointment

2026-03-04T06:30:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Marks & Spencer has poached a top Frasers executive to spearhead its fashion, beauty and home omnichannel business as it seeks to build online sales, Retail Week can reveal.

M&S invests £70m into boosting staff pay
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