Marks and Spencer

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer will make its first appearance on the official London Fashion Week runway schedule this autumn, presenting a shoppable womenswear and menswear collection as it marks 100 years in the fashion industry. The “see now, buy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched Not Just Any Career, a new six-month training initiative offering 1,000 places for young people aged 18 to 24 across the UK and Ireland, with no degree required. The programme is designed to provide graduate-style … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) M&S is bringing back its Big Fun-raiser from 4 to 13 June 2026 to support YoungMinds, its headline charity partner focused on young people’s mental health. The nationwide campaign will involve M&S colleagues, customers, stores and support centres … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is doubling the size of its Frozen range as part of its strategy to grow its Food business and attract more family shoppers. The expansion begins with a major transformation of its own-label ice cream … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has partnered with County Armagh grower Tim O’Malley to supply locally grown strawberries to Northern Ireland stores for the first time. The collaboration has enabled significant expansion of O’Malley Berry Co.’s growing operation, including new … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has launched three vertically farmed salad leaf products grown using advanced indoor farming technology that uses significantly less water and fertiliser than conventional agriculture. Developed in partnership with Planet Farms, the salads are grown in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has agreed to acquire a fully automated 437,000 square foot fashion distribution hub in Lichfield, Staffordshire, as part of its strategy to double online Fashion, Home and Beauty sales over the long term. The former … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is expanding its mid-strength alcohol range with the launch of four new lower-strength own-label beers across its UK Foodhall stores. The products, ranging from 2.8 percent to 3.2 percent ABV, include two shandies and two … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has expanded its Remarksable Value and Dropped and Locked ranges by adding 22 vegetable staples and reducing prices on 19 items, as part of its strategy to attract more family shoppers and respond to increasing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is rolling out generative and agentic AI tools to 11,000 colleagues, including all store managers, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. Through the purchase of Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and the introduction of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has introduced The Trench, a new signature coat for Spring 2026 designed to modernize the classic trench silhouette while maintaining affordability at £95. Developed by the M&S in-house design team and inspired by historical designs … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has announced a long-term partnership with the Yeyasso cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire aimed at improving farmer incomes and strengthening community resilience as part of its Plan A for Farming strategy. Developed with the Fairtrade … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched a Made Without Wheat Gluten Free version of its iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake, selling over 10,000 units in the first five days and rolling the product out to more than 400 stores nationwide. Developed … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has launched its Food range in Australia for the first time through a new retail partnership with Coles supermarkets. Following the success of M&S Food in the United States and the launch of its fashion … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed that retail is the leading first employer for young people in the UK, with one in four starting their careers in the industry. The company’s Marks & Start programme, developed with The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched Australian-inspired Lamingtons for the first time on the UK high street, created exclusively with its long-term Northern Irish partner Genesis Bakery. Available in Chocolate & Coconut and Caramelised Biscuit varieties, the Lamingtons combine rich chocolate … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) M&S Food has launched a new Farm to Foodhall advert featuring Rochester grower John Myatt and his daughters Alex and Hannah of J. Myatt & Co., who have supplied the retailer with British plums for more than 40 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) M&S Food has appointed A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd as its new primary wholesale partner for third-party branded products, strengthening its Reshape for Growth strategy. Under a multi-year agreement, Blakemore will deliver directly to M&S’s regional distribution network … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer and ITV have announced the return of M&S: Dress The Nation, the popular fashion competition that drew eight million viewers in its first season. Hosted by AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay, the show will see … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a £340 million investment in a new automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire, marking the largest supply chain investment in its history. The 1.3 million sq ft facility, opening in 2029, … Read the full press release →