Ocado shares surge after ‘strong’ half-year Ocado saw sales jump on the back of progress in its technology arm and reported rising demand from UK shoppers. Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Four people bailed after arrests over cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods The National Crime Agency said on Wednesday all four individuals were bailed pending further inquiries. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Four people arrested after cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods The National Crime Agency (NCA) said the individuals were arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of blackmail, money laundering and other offences. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future – and its customers The cyber-attack on Marks Spencer will lead to an estimated £300 million hit to the company’s profits this year. It now aims to have online shopping at the store back to normal by August, more than three months after IT systems were compromised. The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025
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M&S boss says two big UK firms hit by unreported cyber-attacks Archie Norman tells MPs companies should be legally required to report major hacks The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
M&S cyber attackers may have worked with Asia-based DragonForce, MPs hear Archie Norman, who was quizzed by MPs, refused to say whether or not the retailer paid the groups ransom money following the hack. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Sainsbury’s buoyed by M&S cyber disruption and sunny weather The chain said the hack at M&S, which left some of its shelves empty at the height of the crisis, helped drive customers into Sainsbury’s stores. Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025
Marks & Spencer issues online shopping update following ‘damaging’ cyber attack The high street giant was forced to suspend online operations in April after hackers targeted its systems The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
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M&S boss slams ‘bureaucratic madness’ of products requiring ‘not for EU’ labels Stuart Machin says labels, designed stop British goods leaking into bloc, add ‘another layer of unnecessary costs and red tape’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025
M&S fashion rivals ‘benefited from its pause on online orders after cyber-attack’ Marks & Spencer’s sales slumped, while Next, Zara and H&M experienced pickup, analysts say The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
I am a cybersecurity expert and I predict UK retailers face a brutal summer of coordinated attacks—here's why Major retailers attacked; cybersecurity expert warns of escalating sector-wide threats. TechRadar · Jun 19, 2025
Marks & Spencer Hit by Cyberattack: Online Orders Back, But Who Else Is Under Threat? Marks and Spencer restart online order system after cyber security breach. What other companies recently fell to cyber attacks? International Business Times UK · Jun 10, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025 Housebuilding and China trade hopes lift London stocks Figures showed the unemployment rate rose slightly in the three months to April, as expected.
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025 Marks & Spencer reopens website after major cyber attack The retail giant said shoppers are now able to buy a selection of its best-selling fashion ranges and new products for home delivery.
International Business Times UK · Jun 7, 2025 M&S CEO Targeted in Ransom Hack: A Warning Sign for Executive-Level Cyber Threats M&S executives were targeted in a ransomware attack by Scattered Spider, exposing customer data and disrupting operations. The breach could cost over £300 million and caused a major drop in market value.
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025 M&S hack: DragonForce cyber criminals sent abuse-filled ransom demand to retailer's CEO The email was reportedly sent to M&S chief executive Stuart Machin from the hacker group DragonForce
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to chief executive M&S is predicted to take a £300m hit to profits after the cyberattack in April
Fortune · Jun 5, 2025 Too scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals It all points to a vulnerability amongst retail businesses, despite the fact that the threat from cyber attacks has existed for many years. But why are retail businesses being targeted?
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Cartier customer data stolen in latest cyber attack The luxury jewellery company limited client information was taken, including names, email addresses, and countries
Ideal Home · Jun 3, 2025 Ideal Home Awards 2025 winners for Living Rooms – find out which brands and designs got our editors’ stamp of approval this year These are the brands and designs to watch – the best of the best that have impressed the judges the most this year
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025 M&S boss’s pay package soared to £7.1m weeks before cyber-attack Stuart Machin received 39% bump for year ending March thanks to sharp rise in performance-linked bonuses
Euronews · May 31, 2025 Adorable grandmas sharing spring rolls take top prize at World Food Photography Awards Nearly 10,000 entries from 70 countries were submitted to this year’s World Food Photography Awards - but it was a joyful image of five grandmothers sharing spring rolls that took the top prize.