John Lewis brings back former fashion boss Peter Ruis to lead chain Appointment of Naomi Simcock’s replacement as head of department store comes amid falling sales The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
M&S Outshines Expectations with Strong Christmas Food and Clothing Sales M&S emerges as Christmas sales champion with strong performance in both food and clothing sectors, exceeding expectations and outperforming competitors. Top News · Jan 11, 2024
Thousands of Marks & Spencer staff to get payouts after Christmas sales growth Employees that saved a typical £150 per month in the scheme will each gain over £10,000 Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024
Marks & Spencer looks a Christmas winner as sales increase helped by festive food demand Marks & Spencer has cemented its status as a “Christmas winner", with the High Street stalwart reporting higher sales and bumper demand for festive food and party clothes. Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024
Tesco and Marks & Spencer emerge as Christmas winners Online growth and festive sales fuel lift in Tesco profit forecast as M&S wins back fashion market share The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
US inflation rises to 3.4%; global trade ‘drops 1.3%’ as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipping – as it happened US inflation rose faster than expected in December, dampening early rate cut hopes, as Kiel Trade Indicator shows collapse in cargo volumes in the Red Sea The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
Period pants to get cheaper as tax on product abolished Retailers including Marks & Spencer and Tesco promise to pass on savings to customers after VAT axed The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024
What wine will we be drinking most in 2024? Separating the fact from the fibs you may have heard on the grapevine … The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
Best boot brands to invest in for this winter and beyond A fashion editor rounds up the best boot brands to shop for style, comfort and longevity Woman & Home · Dec 21, 2023
Duchess Sophie paired a flowy cream skirt with Kate Middleton's favourite winter wardrobe staple Duchess Sophie's flowy cream skirt was the perfect capsule wardrobe staple as she paired the midi skirt with a classic black jumper Woman & Home · Dec 18, 2023
Christmas cakes, bakes and desserts – tested by Ruby Bhogal The 2018 Bake Off finalist and food writer tastes and rates black forest mince pies, tiramisu panettone and winter orange cheesecake The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Christmas party food and drink – tested by Jessie and Lennie Ware The Table Manners podcasters give their verdict on festive snacks, crisps and booze The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Christmas cheese, chutney and chocolate – tested by Poppy O’Toole Chef and TikTok’s Poppy Cooks rates centrepiece stiltons, truffled sheep’s cheese and festive flavoured chocolates The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Unwrap the perfect Christmas with gifts for everyone on your list Take a look at our round up of the ultimate gifts this festive season The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Woman & Home · Nov 24, 2023 The earrings Kate Middleton just wore are actually on sale and we can't believe our luck Kate Middleton's pink and gold dangly earrings that she wore at a recent engagement are on sale - and the perfect statement piece to add to any look!
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 The 20 best Christmas wines for 2023 Our wine expert selects bottles to match any event, dish or budget, from festive fizz to wintery whites and robust reds. Cheers!
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 ‘We are creating a material monster’: the false logic of faux leather As more people seek out vegan clothing alternatives, pleather can seem like an ethical option. But these pieces, often made from fossil-fuel based plastics, can have a major environmental impact
Fortune · Nov 21, 2023 Self-checkout counters encourage shoplifting among middle-class Brits, Marks & Spencer chairman says M&S added hundreds of self-service counters to its stores earlier this year—but those can be loopholes for shoplifters.
Woman & Home · Nov 17, 2023 The specific type of heels we 'never see' Kate Middleton wear anymore, revealed by royal fashion expert A royal fashion expert has revealed that Kate Middleton has ditched this specific style of footwear
Woman & Home · Nov 15, 2023 Kate Middleton's clever fashion choice that ensures her shirts are perfectly tucked in during engagements Kate Middleton's perfectly tucked shirts may be down to this clever fashion choice made by the Princess of Wales's stylist
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023 Bangladesh garment workers fighting for pay face brutal violence and threats Workers describe hands and arms being targeted in ‘merciless’ beatings as protests over low wages turn increasingly violent in Dhaka
Woman & Home · Nov 13, 2023 Reese Witherspoon's blue sequin trousers are perfect for festive parties - and so easy to shop Reese Witherspoon's blue sequin trousers are so perfect for the festive season and may just be the most versatile party look we've seen!
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023 High silver levels in some period pants could pose health risk, study says Women warned to consider potential effect of wearing brands that contain notably higher quantities of metal
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ calls M&S Christmas advert starring Hannah Waddingham ‘abhorrent’ Katharine Birbalsingh was mocked by public figures including James May and James O’Brien for her letter condemning the campaign
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 M&S advert ‘puts two fingers up to spirit of Christmas’, says headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh tells retailer its Christmas ad featuring celebrities’ seasonal peeves will stifle children’s happiness