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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Opinion
‘AI may not be threatening jobs right now. But in future..?’
2026-03-27T11:53:00+00:00By George MacDonald
As Marks & Spencer unveiled a new AI initiative and Next detailed how it is using the technology, AI is clearly creating both opportunity and value – as well as acknowledgement of a challenge, for those looking to join the workforce, George MacDonald reflects
News
M&S launches monthly market trend-led capsule programme
2026-03-26T10:31:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan
M&S has launched a monthly capsule programme, the Love That Drop, providing customers with the latest catwalk looks and emerging style trends.
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Marks & Spencer switches on AI tools for all store managers
2026-03-25T10:52:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Marks & Spencer is enabling thousands of frontline staff to use generative and Agentic AI tools to support everyday tasks.

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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.

News

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.

M&S enlists Gillian Anderson as chief compliments officer in new campaign
2026-03-10T07:40:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan
Partnership update: John Lewis’ AI-shopping venture, Wickes retail media tie-up, and more
2026-03-10T07:00:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Marks & Spencer raids Frasers to make top omnichannel appointment
2026-03-04T06:30:00+00:00By George MacDonald
M&S invests £70m into boosting staff pay
2026-03-03T12:03:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan

M&S menswear boss: ‘Our focus is on identifying where sport, culture and fashion intersect’
2026-02-27T15:38:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Co-op and M&S back calls for government to improve UK food security
2026-02-25T07:40:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan
Chart: Vinted now has more customers in the UK than all but two fashion brands
2026-02-10T00:01:00+00:00By George Arnett and Aoife Morgan
Marketplaces: which retailers have added them to their businesses?
2026-02-09T14:55:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne

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