The Emotional Struggle Behind 2024's Christmas Ads
How UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S are crafting Christmas ads amidst global turmoil and a cost of living crisis. Discover the poignant narratives of 2024.
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Boxing Day 2025: Supermarket Opening Hours Revealed
Aldi, Lidl and Marks & Spencer will close all stores on Boxing Day 2025. Find the confirmed opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more for the festive break.
M&S Shuts 11 Cafés, Opens New Stores Before Christmas
Marks and Spencer confirms 11 in-store café closures and multiple new Foodhall openings in its modernisation drive. See the full list of changes affecting UK stores.
Play School Host Don Spencer Hospitalised After Stroke
Beloved children's entertainer Don Spencer reveals he suffered a debilitating stroke a month ago. The 88-year-old is now recovering at home, battling to regain use of his right hand.
Diana's Nieces Back William at Conservation Awards
Lady Amelia and Eliza Spencer wore matching Safiyaa dresses to support their cousin Prince William at the 2025 Tusk Conservation Awards in London. Discover their style and family support.
M&S Black Friday: 50% Off Fashion & Home
M&S launches major November sale with up to 50% off fashion, beauty and homeware. Discover the best deals on clothing, gifts and luxury beauty brands.
Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers
As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.
M&S to open 500 new food stores across the UK
Marks & Spencer announces a massive 500-store expansion plan for its Food business, aiming to double its size and create hundreds of new jobs across the UK.
M&S Plans 500 New UK Stores with Large Car Parks
Marks & Spencer announces a massive expansion of 500 new UK stores, featuring wider aisles and larger car parks. Discover the full details of their growth strategy.
M&S to open 500 food stores after cyber-attack
Marks & Spencer announces a major expansion of 500 food-only locations across the UK following a devastating cyber-attack that cost the firm £324 million. Discover their recovery strategy.
Actor Spencer Lofranco dies aged 33
Jamesy Boy actor Spencer Lofranco has died at age 33. His brother announced the tragic news on Instagram as authorities investigate the cause of death.
M&S shoppers stunned by £4.50 price for two bread slices
Marks & Spencer faces backlash for selling two slices of Spanish pan de cristal bread for £4.50. Shoppers call it 'greedy' while M&S defends its premium range. Read the full story.
Christmas Adverts 2025 Embrace Heartwarming Kindness
Major UK brands are embracing genuine kindness and emotional storytelling in their 2025 Christmas campaigns, marking a significant shift from commercial messaging to heartfelt connections.
M&S Christmas Ad Breaks Tradition with Aimee Lou Wood
Marks & Spencer's 2024 Christmas campaign features Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood in a bold departure from traditional festive advertising, focusing on unwrapping joy rather than presents.
Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores
The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe
M&S Cyber Attack: Customer Data Breach Revealed
Marks & Spencer confronts a sophisticated cyber attack compromising customer data and internal systems, with hackers demanding ransom in latest blow to UK retail security.
M&S Cyber Attack: Retail Giant's Crisis Response
Marks & Spencer faces significant cybersecurity breach affecting customer data and internal systems, but robust response strategy demonstrates corporate resilience in digital age.
M&S profits plummet over 50% after cyber attack
Retail giant Marks & Spencer reveals profits have more than halved after a sophisticated cyber attack disrupted operations and triggered massive recovery costs.
Primark sales jump 7% amid retail expansion push
High street giant Primark reports impressive 7% sales growth despite inflation pressures, with major expansion plans including new Twinings partnership and US store openings.
M&S to close 20 stores in major retail shakeup
Marks & Spencer reveals plans to shut 20 stores and relocate 13 others in dramatic restructuring plan affecting multiple UK locations including Birmingham and Liverpool.
M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic
Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.
M&S 'Perfect' Spring Dress Sells Out Fast
Marks & Spencer's latest floral midi dress is causing a shopping frenzy as customers hail it the perfect spring outfit. Get yours before it's gone!
M&S launches major expansion with 20 new stores
Marks & Spencer announces ambitious expansion plan with 20 new stores across the UK, creating over 3,400 jobs and bringing back beloved fashion brands.
M&S Acquires Fashion Brands from Frasers Group
Marks & Spencer expands its fashion empire with the acquisition of clothing brands from Frasers Group, including Nobody's Child and Gieves & Hawkes, marking a significant shift in UK retail strategy.
M&S & Georgia Jagger Launch 16 Arlington Collection
Marks & Spencer collaborates with model Georgia Jagger on an exclusive sustainable fashion line featuring elegant dresses and sophisticated separates, blending timeless style with contemporary design.
High Street Crisis: Major UK Stores Closing in 2024
Britain's shopping streets face unprecedented change as major chains including Boots, M&S and Wilko announce widespread store closures affecting communities nationwide.
Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs
Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.
M&S's Viral 'Scardigan' Sells Out in Hours
Marks & Spencer's viral 'scardigan' - a scarf-cardigan hybrid - has become the must-have fashion item of the season, selling out rapidly after going viral on TikTok and Instagram.
Earl Spencer's Althorp Transformation: Very Different From Diana's Era
Charles Spencer reveals dramatic changes to his ancestral home, creating a 'very different' Althorp from the one his sister Princess Diana knew growing up.
Charles Spencer reveals Diana's 'Rosebud' codename
Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer discloses the secret codename 'Rosebud' used during her Panorama interview in explosive new documentary revelations about BBC tactics.
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