Tag Archives: Marks & Spencer

Ridge Secures Investment from CVC to Support Continued Growth, Strategic M&A and Expansion of UK Built Environment Consultancy

(IN BRIEF) UK multidisciplinary built environment consultancy Ridge has secured investment from global private markets manager CVC, which is acquiring its stake from Horizon Capital while Ridge’s Equity Partners remain significant shareholders. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Oxford, Ridge … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer Calls for Practical Reform of Fibre Claims to Support Gut Health Awareness

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is calling on the UK Government to review current rules on fibre health claims, arguing that approved wording such as “faecal bulk” and “intestinal transit” should be replaced with simpler consumer-friendly language such as “improves … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer to Make London Fashion Week Debut With Shoppable Womenswear and Menswear Collection

(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 →

M&S Expands Frozen Food Offer with Major Own-Label Ice Cream Transformation for Family Shoppers

(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 →

M&S Expands Lower-Strength Beer Portfolio as Consumer Demand for Alcohol Moderation Grows

(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 →

Marks & Spencer Introduces The Trench for Spring 2026 Combining Heritage Design with Modern Value

(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 →

Marks & Spencer Expands Ethical Cocoa Sourcing with Long-Term Investment in Yeyasso Cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire

(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 →

Coles and M&S Join Forces to Bring British Food Favorites to Australian Shoppers Ahead of Festive Season

(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 →

M&S: Dress The Nation returns to ITV with AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay to showcase emerging fashion talent

(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 →

Landmark M&S supply chain investment brings 1.3m sq ft sustainable distribution hub to Northamptonshire

(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 →

M&S Pioneers One‑Year Quality Assurance on Every Piece of Kids’ Clothing Across the UK High Street

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to offer a full one‑year quality guarantee on all children’s clothing (excluding footwear and accessories), promising refunds within 365 days if items fail to meet its high standards. … Read the full press release →

M&S Debuts Fashion Wholesale Partnership with David Jones in Australia

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched its first international wholesale fashion partnership with Australia’s David Jones, offering bestselling Womenswear, Menswear, and Lingerie in 24 stores and online. This move builds on M&S’s omnichannel growth strategy—combining franchise expertise, marketplace presence, and targeted … Read the full press release →

M&S Invests £300 Million in 37 New, Extended and Refreshed Stores Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is fast-tracking its store refresh and expansion strategy by committing over £300 million to open 16 new outlets, extend nine existing stores and fully renew 12 sites during the current financial year. All locations will … Read the full press release →

M&S Cuts 5.5 Million Plastic Units with New Paper Packaging for Men’s Essentials

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has transitioned to recyclable paper packaging across its men’s socks, woven pyjama sets, and nearly 40% of its underwear lines, eliminating around 5.5 million plastic units annually from its Clothing & Home business. The move … Read the full press release →

M&S and Partners Spark Nationwide Prostate Cancer Awareness

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer partnered with Sir Chris Hoy and Prostate Cancer UK in a dynamic campaign aimed at increasing prostate cancer awareness and early detection among men. During a 40-day period, the campaign successfully sold over 40,000 packs … Read the full press release →

M&S, Sir Chris Hoy, and Prostate Cancer UK Launch Nationwide Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy and Prostate Cancer UK to promote prostate cancer awareness through an online risk checker campaign. Donating £4 from every pack of Autograph men’s underwear sold, the … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer Unveils ‘Make an Understatement’ Campaign, Merging Women’s and Men’s Underwear Collections

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) is launching its first-ever integrated campaign for both women’s and men’s underwear, ‘Make an Understatement,’ marking a decade since its last men’s underwear campaign. With a fresh approach and innovative design, the campaign will … Read the full press release →

M&S and YoungMinds Launch Design Competition to Raise Mental Health Awareness Through Hello Yellow Collection

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and YoungMinds have launched a competition for young people across the UK to design a sweatshirt or hoodie for the 2025 Hello Yellow kidswear collection. This initiative, which coincides with World Mental Health Day, … Read the full press release →

M&S Invests in Affordable Quality with Price Reductions on Kidswear and Family Essentials

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has invested in lowering the prices of over 300 family favorite products, focusing on providing reliable value without compromising quality. Significant reductions in the Kidswear range, such as the Cotton Rich Hoodie and Joggers, … Read the full press release →

M&S Expands Fleet with 85 Zero and Low-Emission Vehicles as Part of Net Zero 2040 Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the addition of 85 zero and low-emission vehicles to its logistics fleet as part of its Plan A strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2040. This includes five battery-electric heavy goods vehicles … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer Scales Up Beauty Recycling Initiative to 100 UK Stores, Promoting Sustainable Choices for Shoppers

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has expanded its Beauty Takeback Scheme to 100 stores across the UK, allowing customers to recycle beauty packaging easily. Launched with HANDLE, this initiative has diverted over 1.6 tonnes of packaging from landfills, contributing to … Read the full press release →

Green Energy Initiative: Iberdrola and bp pulse’s €1 Billion Plan for High-Speed EV Charging Across Iberia

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and bp pulse have officially launched their joint venture, aiming to create an extensive high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Iberia. The venture plans to invest €1 billion and deploy 5,000 charging points in Spain and … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer Expands Shwopping Scheme with Dedicated School Uniform Boxes

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) is expanding its Shwopping scheme by introducing dedicated school uniform Shwop boxes in over 200 of its stores across the UK. The initiative, in partnership with Oxfam and eBay, aims to give pre-loved school … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer augmente ses investissements dans les vêtements de sport avec le lancement de la plateforme The Sports Edit sur M&S.com

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Marques & ; Spencer (M&S) a lancé The Sports Edit, une nouvelle plateforme de vente au détail de sports sur M&S.com, avec plus de 200 vêtements et vêtements de sport disponibles auprès de marques tierces telles que Beyond … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer ramps up investment in sportswear with launch of The Sports Edit platform on M&S.com

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched The Sports Edit, a new sports retail platform on M&S.com, with over 200 sportswear and apparel products available from third-party brands such as Beyond Yoga, FP Movement, Girlfriend Collective, YMO, Veja, and … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer launches new eco-shopping bag that helps prevent waste and reduce poverty in developing countries

Partnership with Plastic Bank prevents plastic pollution and reduces poverty in developing countries  LONDON, 07-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched a new eco-shopping bag that helps prevent waste and reduce poverty among people living in Haiti and … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Decoded to create the world’s first Data Academy in retail

Over 1,000 M&S colleagues to be upskilled as part of the data skills initiative Employees to enrol in ‘The Data Fellowship’ – a programme fully funded by the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy Collaboration with a world class digital partner is part … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer to sell its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim

London, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today (02 Jan 2018) confirmed the sale and franchise of its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim. The sale, which completed on 30 December, … Read the full press release →

Lagardere’s Relay France signed with Marks & Spencer to operate M&S Food stores at popular travel locations in France

Paris, France, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces a new franchise partnership with Relay France, part of Lagardere Services group, to operate Marks & Spencer Food stores at popular travel locations in France. The first French Marks & … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer’s Cheshire Oaks store highlighted by UK’s innovation agency the Technology Strategy Board in its comprehensive and independent post-occupancy evaluation (POE)

London, UK, 09-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — UK’s innovation agency, Technology Strategy Board, commends first-year performance of M&S sustainable learning store Marks & Spencer’s (M&S) Cheshire Oaks store has been highlighted by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board as a “star project, … Read the full press release →

Report by Marks & Spencer, Accenture and the charity Business in the Community finds UK business could benefit from £100bn sustainable innovation opportunity

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK business could secure £100bn in annual productivity gains generated by innovations designed to address environmental and social challenges, according to a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the charity Business in the Community and Marks & Spencer. The report, Fortune Favours The … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer & youth charity The Prince’s Trust revealed details about new youth employability scheme

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces details of a new youth employability scheme – Make Your Mark – which will see the retailer join forces with youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, to create over 1,400 work experience … Read the full press release →

Marks & Spencer plans to build £200m distribution centre at London Gateway

Prime Minister welcomes £200 million investment by Marks & Spencer into new distribution centre at London Gateway 700 new jobs for South Essex Major efficiencies in M&S supply chain to be achieved by shipping to new London Gateway super port … Read the full press release →