marks and spencer

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime

2026-04-02 22:20:00 UTC

Retail director Thinus Keeve has demanded action after groups of young people wreaked havoc in south London over the past week.

Sadiq Khan warns of ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to any repeat of Clapham disorder

2026-04-02 22:20:00 UTC

London mayor says more arrests will be made after young people stormed into shops as part of social media trend

Marks and Spencer demands urgent action by ministers to tackle ‘brazen’ UK shoplifting

2026-04-02 22:20:00 UTC

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Marks and Spencer plc (abbreviated to M&S and colloquially known as Marks & Sparks or Marks) is a major British multinational retailer based in London, England, that specialises in selling clothing, beauty products, home products and food products. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

M&S was founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer in Leeds. Through its television advertising it asserts the exclusive nature and luxury of its food and beverages. It also offers an online food delivery service through a joint venture with Ocado. In 1980, M&S became the first British supermarket chain to sell packaged sandwiches.