Marks & Spencer
Coverage of Marks & Spencer in the Nexus archive.
- UK cyber pledge draws only a handful of top firms despite ministerial appeal
The UK's cyber pledge has attracted only a handful of top firms despite a ministerial appeal. Companies that signed include Aviva, the London Stock Exchange Group, Marks & Spencer (which lost hundreds of millions of pounds in a cyberattack last year), and small cybersecurity consultancies.
- Government's cyber pledge lands 60 signatories, including M&S and, somehow, Capita
The UK government's new Cyber Resilience Pledge has 60 signatories, including Marks & Spencer and Capita, despite Capita's history of cybersecurity issues. Notable absentees include Co-op, Harrods, and Jaguar Land Rover, while Microsoft and other major corporations joined the initiative.
- Drugs, shootouts and trips to M&S: Forget the Costa del Sol - how the NETHERLANDS became the new playground for British gangsters
The Netherlands is emerging as a new hub for British gangsters, who are involved in drug-related activities and violent incidents, shifting focus from the traditional Costa del Sol. The article highlights criminal activities and shopping trips to Marks & Spencer (M&S) as part of their operations.
- Former M&S boss drafted in to help ministers tackle NEET crisis
Marc Bolland, CEO of Marks & Spencer, is being drafted in to assist ministers in tackling the NEET crisis. He recently attended the opening of the Paris store.
- Former M&S chief appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment crisis
Marc Bolland, former chief executive of Marks & Spencer, has been appointed as a government jobs adviser to address the UK youth unemployment crisis. His role includes helping disabled or depressed young people find training or jobs through a summit with business leaders.
- Marks & Spencer tipped to conquer inflation storm
Marks & Spencer is expected to navigate through inflation challenges. The company is positioned to overcome economic pressures linked to rising prices.
- UK retailers call for £2.60 small parcels charge to close customs loophole
UK retailers Marks & Spencer, Primark, and Next are urging the government to implement a £2.60 charge on small parcels to close a customs loophole that currently benefits Chinese competitors. The proposed policy aims to address perceived unfair advantages in cross-border trade.
- It's preposterous! M&S boss hits out in backlash at Labour's 1970s-style plan to cap food prices
The CEO of Marks & Spencer has criticized Labour's plan to cap food prices, calling it preposterous and reminiscent of 1970s-style policies. The plan aims to control rising food costs. The criticism reflects a disagreement over economic policy.
- 'Completely preposterous': M&S boss slams Reeves over supermarket price cap plan as top City analyst bemoans 'orgy of neo-Soviet policy ideas'
Marks & Spencer's boss criticizes a price cap plan proposed by Jacob Rees-Mogg, calling it 'completely preposterous', while a top City analyst describes it as an 'orgy of neo-Soviet policy ideas'. The plan is related to supermarket prices. The criticism comes from the business sector.
- Call for food price caps ‘completely preposterous’, says M&S boss
Marks & Spencer's CEO Stuart Machin opposes the government's proposal for voluntary price caps on essential food items, calling it completely preposterous. He suggests reducing tax and regulatory burdens instead. M&S already loses money on some basic items and makes slim profits on others.
- M&S Expects Profit Boost as Retailer Moves on From Cyber Hit
Marks & Spencer expects a profit boost after moving on from a cyber attack that hit the company in May 2025. The cyber attack had a noticeable impact on the company's operations. Marks & Spencer is recovering and anticipating increased profits.
- Marks & Spencer braced for £270m profit hit from hack
Marks & Spencer is preparing for a potential £270m profit hit due to a hack. The hack may impact their financial performance. Marks & Spencer is taking measures to mitigate the effects.
- ‘There’s a deer trapped in an escalator’: muntjac rescued from Norwich M&S
A muntjac deer was rescued from a Marks & Spencer department store in Norwich after getting trapped in an escalator. The deer, nicknamed 'Lucky' Lucy, suffered only a superficial cut on its foot. Staff at Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Norfolk freed the deer.
- M&S stops using tape measures for its bra fittings - and staff must size women by EYE
Marks & Spencer has stopped using tape measures for bra fittings and instead requires staff to estimate women's sizes by eye. This change aims to improve customer experience and reduce wait times. The new approach may raise concerns about accuracy and consistency.
- Former Labour peer and ex-Marks & Spencer boss to be banned from Parliament for life after he told charity workers 'he'd like to kiss' and 'sex is always on my mind'
A former Labour peer and ex-Marks & Spencer boss is to be banned from Parliament for life after making inappropriate remarks to charity workers, including expressing a desire to kiss them and stating 'sex is always on my mind.'
- First look at M&S's new 'picky bits' range for summer - as the retailer goes Mediterranean
Marks & Spencer has launched a new 'picky bits' product range for summer, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The retailer aims to capitalize on seasonal demand with this Mediterranean-themed offering.
- The supermarket cafe revival: Tesco and M&S eateries shake dreary image to become a middle-class haven thanks to plush decor and trendy dishes such as lavender iced matcha and harissa halloumi flatbread
Tesco and M&S supermarket cafes are transforming their image from dreary to upscale middle-class havens through modern decor and trendy dishes like lavender iced matcha and harissa halloumi flatbread. This shift reflects a broader effort to attract customers with premium dining experiences in retail settings.
- British hacker 'behind M&S and Co-op cyber attacks' faces 22 years in jail after admitting hacking into US companies to steal at least £5.9million
A British hacker admitted to hacking into US companies to steal at least £5.9 million, leading to potential 22-year jail time. The attacks targeted UK retail giants Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op.