Marks and Spencer
This coverage analyses Marks and Spencer’s strategy, performance, and influence within the UK retail market. Reporting highlights store operations, product innovation, online developments, financial results, marketing campaigns, and leadership changes. With a focus on commercial impact and competitive dynamics, it offers insights for professionals managing grocery, fashion, and homeware retailing at scale.
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Sep- 2025 -5 SeptemberHigh Street
M&S launches first stoma underwear for men
Marks and Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to sell stoma underwear for men, with a new line of trunks designed to provide comfort and support for those living with a stoma. The retailer said that more than 200,000 people in the UK currently live with a…
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4 SeptemberPeople Moves
Mulberry appoints first chief customer and digital officer
Mulberry has appointed Tom Burrow to the newly created role of chief customer and digital officer as the luxury brand continues efforts to revitalise its business. Burrow joins from End Clothing, where he was chief digital officer from 2022 to 2025. He previously also spent two years at Reebok, first…
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3 SeptemberPeople Moves
John Lewis appoints former Tesco exec as Waitrose MD
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Tom Denyard as the managing director of Waitrose. Denyard moves from Tesco, where he has held a number of senior roles including managing director of Tesco Online, CEO of Tesco Mobile and COO of Tesco stores in Malaysia. He also held various positions in…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustSupermarkets
M&S launches first resale service through Ebay
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its first resale service for clothing, footwear and accessories on Ebay. The retailer said the partnership will allow customers to trade in M&S items they no longer wear, and create a new medium to shop for M&S items. Customers will be able to complete…
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21 AugustHigh Street
Mama and Papas CEO to step down amid fresh growth plans
Mamas and Papas has announced that its chief executive officer, Nathan Williams, is to step down after seven years in the role, as the nursery brand sets out a new strategy focused on overseas expansion and digital investment. Williams, who joined the business in 2017, will remain in post while…
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21 AugustSupermarkets
M&S to invest £340m as it doubles food business
Marks and Spencer (M&S) will open a new food hub after announcing a £340m investment in its food supply chain, the largest in its history. This multi-year investment will fund the development of an automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire as the group looks to double the size of…
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20 AugustPeople Moves
John Lewis appoints new chief digital and omnichannel officer
John Lewis has named Dom McBrien as its new chief digital and omnichannel officer, with the appointment set to take effect on 1 October. McBrien, who will sit on the John Lewis management board, joins with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation. He was most recently chief…
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18 AugustDepartment Stores
John Lewis to add 100 new clothing brands to lineup
John Lewis is reportedly adding 100 new clothing brands to its stores in a bid to compete with Next and Marks and Spencer. According to The Telegraph, the retailer is preparing to add dozens of new menswear and womenswear clothing ranges from British brands to help boost fashion sales. New…
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13 AugustPeople Moves
M&S hires former Asda chief people officer
Marks and Spencer has appointed former Asda chief people officer Hayley Tatum to the same role, effective from October 2025. Tatum will join the retailer’s executive committee and begin a month-long induction working in stores and distribution centres. She spent more than 14 years at Asda, most recently as chief…
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Jul- 2025 -29 JulySupermarkets
M&S launches one-year guarantee on children’s clothing
Marks and Spencer has introduced a one-year quality guarantee on all children’s clothing, becoming the first UK high street retailer to offer such a scheme. The policy, which excludes footwear and accessories, allows customers to claim a full refund within 365 days if items do not meet the retailer’s quality…
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