Marks & Spencer news and analysis
M&S Food is the grocery division of Marks & Spencer, which operates through standalone Simply Food stores and food halls within larger M&S locations. M&S Food has partnered with Ocado for online grocery delivery. The Grocer covers M&S Food with news, analysis, insight and opinion, including product innovation, strategic partnerships, and market performance.
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Category ReportHow ‘picky bits’ are supercharging the aisle: deli trends 2026
The appetite for ‘picky bits’ has pushed value sales of deli items up 6.7% to just shy of £3bn in the past year
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Category ReportLovelier lunches for hybrid workers
Supermarkets can testify to the appeal of the deli aisle at lunchtime
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Category ReportWhat’s the outlook for meat alternatives?
Plant-based meat is facing a challenge in grocery
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘affordable indulgence’
Deli is often associated with excitement and flavour, but it’s rarely known for coming cheap
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NewsM&S launches ‘Sparks wallet’ in more personalised loyalty scheme
The feature is at the heart of a ‘new and transformed’ Sparks programme launched today
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NewsM&S renews contract with IT firm TCS a year on from cyberattack
Two TCS employees were reported to have been tricked by hackers using ‘social engineering’ techniques in the cyberattack on the retailer last year
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NewsM&S invests £2.1bn in British beef and lamb with decade long contracts
The 10-year supplier contracts with ABP and Dunbia will give British suppliers “the surety of supply and confidence to invest against a challenging backdrop and increased competition”
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NewsM&S fastest-growing bricks & mortar grocer in March
M&S shared the landmark as it forecast its biggest-ever week of British lamb sales
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NewsM&S talks retail crime with Angela Rayner as Machin calls for action
Her store visit came as M&S bosses called for urgent action from the government and mayor of London to tackle retail crime
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NewsM&S CEO’s views on work-life balance spark equal representation debate
Stuart Machin’s remarks have sparked debate on social media about equal representation of women
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NewsSupermarkets to launch biggest-ever joint food poverty campaign
Retailers are launching this year’s Let’s Make a Meal of It campaign next week
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NewsRegulation at risk of ‘banning the Saturday job’, says M&S chief
Retail can provide a gateway to employment for those with little experience and an opportunity to grow confidence while learning skills on the job, but has been ‘left out of most visions for economic growth’, said Stuart Machin
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NewsM&S giving all store managers Microsoft AI assistants
The AI will be able to complete tasks such as creating shift rotas, giving store managers more time to focus on customer service
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NewsAF Blakemore and Marston’s extend strategic partnership to 2033
The new contract will extend their relationship until October 2033
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NewsM&S’s Only 9 Ingredients rolls attract ultra-processed warning
The rolls have been flagged as ultra-processed by The Food App, which aims to make it ‘easy to avoid ultra-processed foods’ by scanning barcodes in store.
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Category ReportSmall Beer hails big gains as mid-strength brews gain ground
Supermarkets have invested heavily in low & no alcohol offers in recent years. The category has grown in value by 14.3% to £378.3m on volumes up 11.2% [NIQ]
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NewsM&S revamps cereals with muesli, granolas and oats made from natural ingredients
The move is part of the retailer’s bid to double the size of its food business
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NewsSupermarkets reluctant to sign up to Better Chicken Commitment, NGO warns
Speaking after the NGO published its latest ChickenTrack report, which measures progress made by the 107 BCC signatories, global director of food business Dr Tracey Jones lamented the slow momentum
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NewsPremium own-label lager sales surge as brands struggle, data reveals
Retailers are stepping up their focus on own-label lager to excite shoppers
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NewsMajor retailers commit to review mackerel sourcing policies
Last week, Waitrose announced it would stop its sourcing of fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April, with tinned lines to follow