Supermarkets

Law firm files class action lawsuit against M&S following data breach

A Scottish law firm has launched a class action legal case against Marks and Spencer after customers’ personal data was stolen following a major cyber attack.  Thompsons Solicitors said it has received an “avalanche” of enquiries following Marks and Spencer’s confirmation that customer data had been stolen through the attack.…

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M&S MD welcomes EU-UK summit deal

Marks and Spencer’s managing director has welcomed the results of yesterday’s (19 May) EU-UK summit announcement, which will allow the EU to remove checks on food exports while adding £9bn to the UK economy.The agreement, ​​following a meeting between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der…

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M&S boss faces pay package hit amid cyber attack

Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin’s pay is reportedly expected to be cut by up to £1.06m after a cyber attack caused the company’s shares to drop by 14%, according to the Financial Times. The hacking incident on 22 April 2025 could cost Machin about £831,000 on a performance share…

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John Lewis opens Jamie Oliver cookery school at London flagship

John Lewis has officially opened the flagship Jamie Oliver Cookery School and Jamie Oliver Cafe to customers at its Oxford Street store today (9 May).  Spanning over 4,600 sq ft on the third floor of the store, the space includes two Cookery School classrooms and a 50-seat Jamie Oliver Cafe.…

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Co-op sends more stock to rural stores amid cyber attack disruption

Co-op has made the decision to prioritise sending grocery supplies to rural and island-based stores in the aftermath of a disruptive cyber attack that has destabilised its supply chains across the country.  The news comes as concerns have been raised about shortages in remote communities following the attack, particularly for…

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Co-op and M&S face continued cyber attack disruption

Co-op and Marks and Spencer are both still dealing with the aftermath of cyber attacks which hit them last week. Co-op has warned of ongoing product shortages as it continues to battle the “sustained” cyber attack, particularly in fresh categories such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy. The retailer confirmed…

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Co-op instructs staff to keep cameras on amid cyber attacks

Co-op has instructed staff to keep their cameras on during remote work meetings, as a way to verify all attendees following a cyber attack at the group, the BBC has reported.   An internal email was sent to the 70,000 employees of the supermarket, funeral service, and insurance group, urging them…

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Aldi doubles apprenticeship funding for small businesses

Aldi has pledged £2m over the next two years to help small and medium-sized businesses fund a variety of industry apprenticeships. The commitment, which forms part of the apprenticeship levy gifting scheme Aldi launched in 2021, will take the amount of apprenticeship funding the supermarket has provided to small and…

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Hackers target Co-op IT systems

The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems in response to hackers attempting to gain access to them. The company stated that the “proactive measures” it had taken to fend off the attack had had a “small impact” on its call centre and back office. Despite this, all…

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Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost

Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7% against sales recorded in March, as the late Easter boosted sales for April, according to new data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). This rise was helped by shoppers opting to “indulge…

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