All Marks & Spencer articles
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NewsMarks & Spencer signs decade-long contracts to support farmers
Marks & Spencer has struck two contracts with British meat suppliers that are expected to benefit hard-pressed farmers.
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Opinion‘M&S has spoken out powerfully on retail crime – now let’s pressure authorities to act’
The dismissal of a Waitrose staffer for confronting thieves and M&S’ response to mob rule has put retail crime on the political agenda and should be followed up by the industry, says George MacDonald
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DataRanking: the retailers with the greatest estimated media value on their social posts
As the cost of paid social marketing rises, we’ve teamed up with Sprout Social to show you the retailer social media posts with the highest earned media value (EMV). In other words, what the brand exposure of a post is worth in cash.
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NewsM&S to launch womenswear in the US
Marks & Spencer is launching its womenswear ranges in the US, 25 years after it withdrew from the market.
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Opinion‘AI may not be threatening jobs right now. But in future..?’
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
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NewsM&S launches monthly market trend-led capsule programme
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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NewsMarks & Spencer switches on AI tools for all store managers
Marks & Spencer is enabling thousands of frontline staff to use generative and Agentic AI tools to support everyday tasks.
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NewsM&S ramps up new foodhall openings
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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NewsM&S tops YouGov UK fashion brands ranking – but Nike rules among Gen Z
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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NewsM&S enlists Gillian Anderson as chief compliments officer in new campaign
M&S has recruited British actress Gillian Anderson to the newly created role of chief compliments officer.
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AnalysisPartnership update: John Lewis’ AI-shopping venture, Wickes retail media tie-up, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail
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NewsMarks & Spencer raids Frasers to make top omnichannel appointment
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.
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NewsM&S invests £70m into boosting staff pay
Marks & Spencer is investing £70m into boosting pay for its store colleagues, effective April 1.
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NewsM&S menswear boss: ‘Our focus is on identifying where sport, culture and fashion intersect’
Marks & Spencer’s menswear boss Mitch Hughes tells Retail Week that its tie-up with the Williams F1 team is a “huge opportunity” for the retailer to grow its own-brand Autograph sales and connect with new prospective customers.
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NewsCo-op and M&S back calls for government to improve UK food security
The Co-op and M&S are among 100 retailers, food businesses, and NGOs that have called on the government to improve the UK’s food system and ensure food security for future generations.
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Chart of the WeekChart: Vinted now has more customers in the UK than all but two fashion brands
Data from platform SpendMapper, shared exclusively with Retail Week, suggests that the secondhand trading platform had 17 million customers in 2025, with Next and Primark the only fashion brands with more
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AnalysisMarketplaces: which retailers have added them to their businesses?
As Argos announces a brand new marketplace strategy for 2026, here are some of the retailers who are already having a third-party party.
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InterviewQ&A: M&S marketing director Sharry Cramond on how ‘social sits right at the heart of our storytelling’
Marks & Spencer’s use of social media has transformed in recent years and more is planned, marketing director for fashion, home and beauty, masterbrand and loyalty Sharry Cramond explains
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NewsMarks & Spencer kidswear boss moves on to White Stuff
Marks & Spencer director of kidswear Alex Dimitriu has left the retailer.
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Analysis2026 loyalty drivers: what customers really want from retailers
Download the Loyalty, Growth and the Future Consumer report to uncover the strategies, tools and data retailers must harness to drive sales and foster customer loyalty this year