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Marks & Spencer (M&S)

British retailer of fashion, home, beauty, food, and financial services

marksandspencer.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1884
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 41,000+
Industry: Department Stores

Last updated October 9

Latest news about Marks & Spencer (M&S)

In short: M&S reported £17.3bn revenue and soaring food sales, launched a Sephora partnership, cut prices, and recalled meals.

Company announcements

August 6 M&S

M&S publishes 2026 Annual Report on reinvesting for growth

Group revenue reaches £17.3bn with profit before tax of £671.4m, while the chairman outlines a multi-year capital programme for growth.

June 8 M&S

M&S launches 1,000 training places for young people

The Not Just Any Career scheme offers six-month leadership training with no degree needed, aiming to tackle youth unemployment.

May 20 M&S

M&S full-year results show profit decline after cyber incident

Adjusted profit before tax fell 23.8% to £671.4m, with H2 growth of 4.1%. Food sales grew 7.0%, but Fashion sales declined 7.7%.

May 13 M&S

M&S begins construction on £340m automated food distribution centre

The facility, set to open in 2029, will support over 1,000 jobs and achieve BREEAM Outstanding rating.

Media coverage

October 9 Daily Mail Online

'Do not eat' warning issued as salmonella is found in popular M&S 'Nutty Wholefood' salads and fresh pistachio pesto - amid outbreak that's hospitalised over 100

Health safety chiefs said the dangerous bacteria has been found in pistachio nuts used in the products, and told shoppers not to eat them.

September 29 Financial Times

M&S strikes beauty deal with LVMH's Sephora

Marks and Spencer has struck a deal with LVMH-owned Sephora to open beauty concessions in 100 of its stores as the UK retailer moves to...

September 22 The Grocer

M&S Food 'flying' but fashion still 'hungover' from cyberattack, says investment bank Peel Hunt

The retailer's grocery market share has soared from 4.1% to 4.5% since the end of March, a rate that "even M&S must be surprised by...

September 17 AskTraders

Marks & Spencer Shares: Shore Capital Eyes Food Strength, Fashion Drag in H1 Preview

Shore Capital has previewed Marks & Spencer's (LON: MKS) first-half results, due Nov. 4, saying booming food sales are offsetting continued pressure in its...

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