All Marks & Spencer articles
Marks & Spencer is one of the most revered names in UK retail. Michael Marks and Tom Spencer opened the retailer’s first store, a Penny Bazaar, in Leeds back in 1894. It made its reputation in the early 20th century by selling only British-made products, selling clothing and food under the St Michael brand. In the 1970s and 1980s, M&S pushed into international markets including the US, Canada and France. The retailer has focused on becoming more digital, shelling out £750m to snap up a 50% stake in Ocado Retail in February 2019 - a deal that allowed it to sell food online for the first time.
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Exclusive: M&S drafts in ex-Morrisons director to top stores role
Marks & Spencer has appointed a former Morrisons retail operations boss to become its director of central store operations.
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Marks & Spencer launches TV search for design talent
Marks & Spencer is seeking its “next top designer” through a TV talent show tie-up with broadcaster ITV.
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M&S bolsters Nobody’s Child presence with new pop-ups
Marks & Spencer has announced it will open further Nobody’s Child pop-up shops within its stores across the UK, following a successful trial last summer.
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M&S co-chief Katie Bickerstaffe to leave after two years
Marks & Spencer joint chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe is set to leave the company to pursue a portfolio career.
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M&S boss criticises ‘economically illiterate’ business rates revaluation
Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Machin has criticised plans to raise business rates from the end of next month and lashed out at the government’s handling of the economy ahead of today’s Budget.
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M&S claims victory in court battle over Marble Arch store
Marks & Spencer has claimed victory over its Marble Arch store plans after the High Court ruled Michael Gove’s decision to block the redevelopment was “unlawful”.
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Ocado boss Steiner won’t rule out legal action over M&S payment row
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner has vowed he won’t “walk away” from money Ocado is owed as part of its retail joint venture with M&S, with an ongoing spat over performance-linked payments showing no end in sight.
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Opinion
‘Body Shop shows standing still is the most dangerous thing you can do in retail’
Retailers such as Lush and Rituals show the kind of mentality that bricks-and-mortar retailers need, by giving customers an experience they can’t get on a screen, maintains Natalie Berg.
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Marks & Spencer unveils ‘biggest ever’ investment in staff pay
Marks & Spencer is investing £89m into retail staff pay – the largest sum it has ever devoted to colleagues.
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Exclusive: BP poaches former M&S director for new convenience role
BP is bolstering its retail team with the appointment of former Marks and Spencer franchise director, David Phillpot, Retail Week has learned.
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Marks & Spencer adds big-name brands to Sports Edit stable
Marks & Spencer has launched Puma and Reebok products on its platform The Sports Edit as it builds its presence in sportswear.
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Marks & Spencer takes government-blocked Oxford Street plans to High Court
The government “misunderstood and misapplied” planning policy when it blocked the renovation of Marks & Spencer’s Oxford Street flagship store, the High Court has heard.
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Marks & Spencer names new digital and international bosses
Marks & Spencer has appointed two executive directors to lead its digital and overseas operations.
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Sainsbury’s and M&S unveil fresh price pushes
Grocery giants Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have today unveiled fresh investments in price as the two look to build on strong food performance over Christmas.
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Marks & Spencer unveils ‘biggest ever’ investment in Scottish stores
Marks & Spencer is to invest £30m to open or expand shops in Scotland.
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Opinion
‘Boss Stuart Machin pumps up the volumes at Marks & Spencer’
A focus on volumes and what drives them helped Marks & Spencer take a place on the Christmas winners’ podium and will mark out retail’s winners more generally, writes George MacDonald
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Marks & Spencer: ‘No clothing price increases this year’
Marks & Spencer has signalled that it does not intend to increase apparel prices in 2024.
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Marks & Spencer sales rise across food and clothing
Marks & Spencer has posted a sales rise across its food, clothing and home categories over the Christmas period.
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Innovation of the Week
M&S launches world-first collaboration with nutritional science company Zoe
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Analysis
The top retailers for CX as voted for by UK shoppers
Marks & Spencer and eBay are among the businesses named by consumers in Retail Week’s How They’ll Spend It 2024 report for offering the best shopping experiences.