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Marks & Spencer held its AGM in London today

Most of M&S cyberattack impact over by August - CEO

The boss of Marks & Spencer has said he hopes to have the majority of the impact from its damaging cyber attack "behind us" by August.

Business • 01 Jul

The cyber attack forced M&S's online clothing operation offline and left some food shelves bare

M&S says £300m cyberattack upheaval to linger into July

A "highly sophisticated and targeted" cyberattack will cost Marks & Spencer about £300m in lost operating profit, and disruption to online services is likely until July, the British retailer said today.

Business • 21 May

Marks & Spencer's shares have soared 75% over the last year, recently hitting an eight-year high

M&S expects 'further progress' after H1 profit beat

Marks & Spencer has forecast "further progress" in the rest of its financial year after reporting a better-than-expected 17.2% rise in first-half profit, helped by market share gains, adding to evidence its latest turnaround plan is working.

Business • 06 Nov 24

M&S said its sales for the year to March rose 9.4% to £13.1 billion, with food sales up 13% and clothing and home sales up 5.3%

M&S annual profit soars 58% on turnaround strategy

British retailer Marks & Spencer has today reported a 58% rise in annual profit, ahead of market expectations, as its strategy to re-shape the business delivered strong sales growth in both its food and clothing divisions.

Business • 22 May 24

Marks & Spencer has posted a much better than expected 75% rise in first-half profit

M&S beats expectations for first-half profit

Marks & Spencer said it expects full-year profit to leap more than 30% after an overhaul of its food, fashion and supply chain helped the retailer smash first-half forecasts, sending its shares soaring today.

Business • 08 Nov 23

Before its 2019 ejection, Marks & Spencer had been a member of the blue-chip index since its launch in 1984

Marks & Spencer to rejoin London's FTSE 100 index

Marks & Spencer will rejoin Britain's FTSE 100 stock index today after a four-year hiatus, capping a return to fashion for the food and clothing retailer after years of failed turnaround efforts.

Business • 31 Aug 23