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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NewsTesco reassures customers over refrigeration ‘meltdown’
Tesco has said it remains confident in its infrastructure after fridges and freezers failed in a number of stores across the country during the heatwave
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NewsBritish apple sales to retailers surging, says British Apples & Pears
The organisation said total British apple sales from September to June reached 138,823t
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NewsSupermarket fridges fail across UK in latest heatwave
As temperatures soared above 36°C in parts of the UK this week, chiller cabinets were bare in Tesco stores in Haslingden, Crewe and Altrincham, The Mirror reported
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NewsSupermarket meal deal fruit recalled due to possible salmonella risk
SKUs with use-by dates of 23 or 24 June across Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury’s have been affected
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NewsM&S brings back viral Strawberry & Creme Sandwich
The sandwich went viral on social media last year and raised questions about tax
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NewsAsda and Aldi the two worst-performing supermarkets for sales growth
Asda was the only supermarket to suffer a sales decline in Worldpanel’s latest data, while Aldi put in the weakest growth
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NewsOlder supermarket fridges not fit for heatwave, experts warn
The spring heatwave saw numerous fridges and freezers break down in supermarkets across the country
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NewsM&S appoints digital and tech chief as long-time director Berendji steps back
In moves announced by M&S on LinkedIn, John Hunt will join this summer, taking over leadership of the digital, data and technology functions from Berendji
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Analysis & FeaturesHow M&S ‘Only’ ingredients range blazed a trail for non-UPF brands
M&S’s limited ingredients range has attracted some criticism – but it’s been a hit with shoppers. Brands and own-label suppliers alike have taken note
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NewsM&S announces £30m in price cuts to entice more families
The retailer has cut prices on over 65 ‘everyday products’ across fresh food, store cupboard and freezer staples
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NewsM&S’s Farm to Foodhall ad gets perfect score for effectiveness
System1 tests ads by for effectiveness by monitoring the second-by-second facial expressions of 150 adults
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NewsM&S offers 1,000 ‘graduate-style’ roles with no degree needed
The new ‘Not Just Any Career’ scheme aims to help candidates build the skills and confidence needed for a career in retail, according to M&S
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NewsM&S shakes up commercial food team with new appointments
Former Amazon and Tesco exec John Farrell will join as commercial director for ambient, with Jeni Blackett promoted to commercial director for fresh
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NewsM&S doubling frozen range to attract more families
The retailer is launching 47 ‘new and improved’ frozen products this week
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Category ReportHealth benefits buoy sales of olive oil over seed oils
Drizzling olive oil on meals was one of the “simple dietary changes” that could slow down ageing, revealed research published this month at the European Congress on Obesity
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Promotional FeaturesThe loyalty paradox: why shoppers sign up but don’t stay
Signed up, but switched off. Discover the real cost of fragile retailer loyalty and how you can fix this.
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NewsM&S share price climbs after results hint at recovery
M&S investors have breathed a sigh of relief, as the high street giant revealed it had returned to profit growth
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Comment & OpinionIs your organisation telling you the truth?
When bad news is unavoidable, how you hear it matters as much as how you share it, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsAldi launches gut and brain health granolas to ‘rival M&S for 35% less’
Aldi has leapt on a #functionalfood trend on TikTok with the launch of two health-focused granolas
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NewsM&S chief slams food price caps plan as ‘preposterous’
Stuart Machin said the majority of products in the firing line were already voluntarily frozen in price and loss-makers for M&S