Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer is a prominent British retailer known for its high-quality food, clothing, and homeware, serving millions of customers worldwide.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1884
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- CEO
- Stuart Machin
About
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is a leading British retailer renowned for providing exceptional quality, great value food, clothing, and homeware products. As one of the UK's most trusted retail brands, M&S operates through a diverse family of businesses, offering our own label ranges that cater to millions of customers around the globe. Established in 1884, M&S started as a market stall in Leeds and has since grown into a vast retail empire with over 1,400 stores across the UK and international markets. Our compelling offering focuses on food, clothing, home products, and financial services, tailored to meet the modern consumer's needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, which are fundamental to our operations. Our Plan A initiative, launched in 2007, encapsulates our mission to become the most sustainable retailer, targeting key issues such as climate change, resource scarcity, and fair working conditions. With around 65,000 colleagues dedicated to these principles, M&S aims to create a positive impact on the environment and society while delivering an exceptional experience for our customers.