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UK supermarket with over 1,000 stores opens store in beautiful city | UK | News

Marks & Spencer has launched a new city centre location in Edinburgh (Image: Getty) A popular supermarket with…
#Edinburgh #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #Scotland #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #000storesopensnewhighstreetbranchinbeautifulcity #Britain #GreatBritain #LothianRoad #Marks&Spencer #MarksandSpencer #NewStoreOpening #Storeclosures #Supermarkets #UKsupermarketwithover1
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/936655/ UK supermarket with over 1,000 stores opens store in beautiful city | UK | News #000StoresOpensNewHighStreetBranchInBeautifulCity #Britain #Edinburgh #GreatBritain #LothianRoad #Marks&Spencer #MarksAndSpencer #NewStoreOpening #Scotland #StoreClosures #Supermarkets #UK #UKSupermarketWithOver1 #UnitedKingdom

Iceland boss wants security guards to have truncheons

Shop security personnel should be equipped with pepper spray and batons to combat escalating retail crime, according to…
#Iceland #IS #Europe #Europa #EU #executivechairman #experienceviolence #frontlineworkers #iceland #InstituteofCustomerService #island #LordWalker #MarksandSpencer #MayorofLondon #pepperspray #SadiqKhan #securitypersonnel
https://www.europesays.com/2896074/

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of...

https://inphotos.org/2026/04/01/the-invisible-shift/

#Candid #CityWorkers #Cork #HiVis #Ireland #MarksAndSpencer #pedestrians #Photo #Photography #StreetCleaner #StreetPhotography #UrbanLife

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of people mid-stride, shopping or wandering around, and this one figure doing the quiet work that keeps the city ticking over.

His orange hi-vis jacket is the loudest thing in the frame, but he’s mostly unnoticed by everyone. The young lad in the camo jacket is walking towards me, a woman in a black top is mid-step, and behind the railings there’s a whole parade of shoppers who have no idea they’re in a photograph. I like that the two road signs bookend him: STOP on one side, no-right-turn on the other as if the street itself is giving him contradictory instructions. It’s one of those shots where the composition just fell into place, and all I had to do was not fumble the shutter.

https://www.europesays.com/ie/378006/ Gillian Anderson is appointed by Marks and Spencer as ‘chief compliments officer’ to praise staff and customers #ClaudiaWinkleman #dailymail #Éire #Entertainment #FearneCotton #GillianAnderson #IE #Ireland #KateMoss #MarksAndSpencer #SexEducation #SiennaMiller #TrinnyWoodall #tvshowbiz

‘Digestives marked safe’: Patrons relieved as Marks & Spencer to stay in Philippines

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/02/27/309884/patrons-relieved-marks-and-spencer-stay-philippines/

M&S ROW: Council leader accuses Senedd candidate of using job losses for ‘deplorable’ election campaign

Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart has hit back at political opponents over the closure of the city’s M&S store, calling it “deplorable” that a Senedd candidate is using the potential loss of 90 local jobs for his election campaign.

The blistering attack comes in response to criticism from Liberal Democrat Senedd candidate Sam Bennett and Swansea Lib Dem leader Cllr Chris Holley, who yesterday questioned the council’s regeneration priorities in the wake of the M&S closure announcement.

In a statement, the Labour leader launched a full-throated defence of his administration’s record while attacking the previous Liberal Democrat-led council.

“It’s deplorable that Cllr Sam Bennett is using the closure of the store with the potential loss of 90 local jobs to try and further his Senedd election campaign,” Cllr Stewart said.

The attack is politically charged, as both men are candidates in the new Gŵyr Abertawe Senedd constituency for the 2026 election. Cllr Stewart is ranked second on the Welsh Labour list, while Cllr Bennett is the lead candidate for the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

He also criticised his Lib Dem counterpart, stating, “It’s also disappointing to see Cllr Holley doesn’t have confidence in Swansea, or its traders and businesses.”

Cllr Stewart claimed his opponents “have not openly supported any of the developments in Swansea delivered over the last 11 years” and are “critics of the £1.3bn city deal.”

He also revealed that M&S has not given up on the city, stating, “M&S are actively looking for a different location in Swansea and have acknowledged the positive impact the regeneration is having.”

He then turned his fire on the record of the previous Liberal Democrat administration, which was led by Cllr Holley for much of its tenure, and controlled Swansea Council from 2004-2012.

“The Lib Dems introduced the disastrous bendy bus, continually dug up the Kingsway and introduced the mad road system, and absolutely failed to invest and support local businesses to grow,” he said.

“They have no ambition for Swansea.”

Filipino shoppers lament loss as Marks & Spencer exits after 40 years

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/02/25/309765/pinoys-reflect-marks-and-spencer-exits-four-decades/

Politicians demand action as M&S closure sparks row over council “vanity projects”

Liberal Democrats have accused Swansea Council‘s Labour leadership of making “ridiculous” assurances about the impact of multimillion-pound regeneration schemes, pointing to recent claims that the new library would drive footfall to M&S.

Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru’s Sioned Williams MS has written to the Welsh Government demanding support for the 92 staff facing redundancy, describing the closure as a “sickeningly familiar story” of high streets losing historic stores.

The political fallout comes just days after M&S confirmed it will shut its Oxford Street store later this year, ending nearly a century of trading in the city centre.

Welsh Liberal Democrat lead Senedd candidate Cllr Sam Bennett said: “Time and time again the Labour Council Leader has assured us that the massive city centre projects would be the saving of the high street, and this announcement raises big questions.

“At the most recent Council meeting the Leader went as far to say how people were celebrating that the move of the library meant they could now go to M&S, this now sounds ridiculous.”

Cllr Chris Holley, Leader of the Opposition on Swansea Council and Welsh Lib Dem Group Leader, went further, claiming the council had privately assured them M&S would remain once the Yr Storfa development opened.

“We have continually asked and been told that Labour’s vanity projects would be the saving of our high street, and even been told in a meeting M&S would stay once Yr Storfa had opened,” he said.

“This is deeply embarrassing for Labour, and is a tragedy for the city centre workers and shoppers as the Swansea high street takes another blow.”

The Liberal Democrats say they have long called for cheaper and easier parking to encourage city centre use, alongside reforms to business rates and VAT cuts to support high street retailers.

Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, struck a more conciliatory tone, expressing “deep disappointment” at the closure and focusing on the impact on staff and customers.

“This decision will be a blow to the many loyal customers who regularly use the store, and for the dedicated employees, some who have worked for M&S over many years,” Mr Bell said.

“They need to be shown the dignity and respect they deserve, while it’s vital they are treated fairly during this difficult time. I have already contacted Senior M&S Managers, with a meeting arranged for next Friday to discuss this further.”

Mr Bell noted the closure comes “at a time when the City Centre has seen huge regeneration at key sites and more top retailers showing confidence in Swansea.”

Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales West, drew parallels with M&S’s departure from Neath in May 2024, saying the closures represent more than just job losses.

“As with Marks and Spencer’s departure from Neath in May 2024, this is more than losing a job or losing a shop, it’s losing a piece of local history,” she said.

“The Oxford Street store is an important part of many people’s lives, not least for the 92 who work there currently. During its 100 year presence in Swansea, there will have been people who have given their working lives to this store and loyal customers who have helped build this company’s multimillion pound profits.”

Ms Williams said she had written to the Welsh Government asking what support will be offered to staff, and will be writing to M&S to urge them to retain a full-line store in the area.

“I’m glad to see the company not ruling out maintaining a presence in Swansea, but that location should be in the city centre, and not out of town,” she added.

The closure announcement has raised questions about the effectiveness of Swansea Council’s regeneration strategy, which has seen millions of pounds invested in projects including the Copr Bay arena, the new library and museum complex, and the ongoing Yr Storfa development.

M&S has indicated it is considering alternative locations in the Swansea area, but has not confirmed whether any replacement store would be in the city centre or at an out-of-town retail park.

The Oxford Street store, which has traded for nearly 100 years, is expected to close later in 2026, with staff consultations now underway.

BREAKING: M&S to close its 69-year-old Swansea Oxford Street store in a "huge shock" to the council. The move puts 92 jobs at risk, with the retailer citing a decade of declining sales. The council says it is "hugely disappointing."

#Swansea #MarksAndSpencer #SwanseaCityCentre

https://swanseabaynews.com/ms-to-close-69-year-old-swansea-store-in-huge-shock-to-council/

Following the recent heated discussion re: Marmite, I saw this today. I'd seen pictures, but look, it really exists and half price no less. I wonder why that might be. Reader: I did not buy it. I wouldn't even know what to do with it. They suggest over ice cream, or churros. Or popcorn or savoury veg?? But, even as a superfan, I couldn't bring myself to buy. I might regret that: I doubt they're making more... #Marmite #UKFood #MarksAndSpencer

I tried Christmas chocolate biscuits from Aldi, Tesco and more — 1 has the most https://www.diningandcooking.com/2437514/i-tried-christmas-chocolate-biscuits-from-aldi-tesco-and-more-1-has-the-most/ #aldi #BestChristmasChocolateBiscuits #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasShopping #ChristmasSides #MarksAndSpencer #morrisons #supermarkets #Tesco

I compared Aldi, Tesco and M&S Christmas biscuits — 1 is better than Fox’s https://www.diningandcooking.com/2437512/i-compared-aldi-tesco-and-ms-christmas-biscuits-1-is-better-than-foxs/ #aldi #BestChocolateBiscuitsForChristmas #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasSides #MarksAndSpencer #supermarkets #Tesco

Do normal people, of their own free will and without irony or lack of other options, ACTUALLY dress up in father-mother-child outfits? #MarksAndSpencer

Best Christmas desserts from Tesco, Asda, Aldi and 5 other supermarkets https://www.diningandcooking.com/2427682/best-christmas-desserts-from-tesco-asda-aldi-and-5-other-supermarkets/ #aldi #Asda #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasShopping #ChristmasSides #iceland #MarksAndSpencer #morrisons #Sainsbury's #supermarkets #Tesco #waitrose

‘I tried butter from M&S, Waitrose, Kerrygold and Lurpak – there was a clear winner’

Butter is a staple ingredient in households in the UK, but we are spoilt for choice when it comes to which brand …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchbutter #Butter #Buttertastetest #francais #france #French #kerrygold #LauraKhoshaba #marksandspencer #supermarketbrands #supermarkets #waitrose
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2424504/i-tried-butter-from-ms-waitrose-kerrygold-and-lurpak-there-was-a-clear-winner/

‘I tried butter from M&S, Waitrose, Kerrygold and Lurpak – there was a clear winner’ https://www.diningandcooking.com/2424504/i-tried-butter-from-ms-waitrose-kerrygold-and-lurpak-there-was-a-clear-winner/ #Butter #ButterTasteTest #francais #france #French #FrenchButter #kerrygold #LauraKhoshaba #MarksAndSpencer #SupermarketBrands #supermarkets #waitrose

Neath cops bust secret cannabis factory in abandoned M&S

Officers swooped on the former Marks & Spencer store on Green Street, which has stood empty since May, after locals tipped off the Neighbourhood Policing Team about suspicious goings-on behind the boarded-up windows.

A 34-year-old man was spotted acting shiftily near the site and was arrested on the spot for burglary. But what came next stunned even seasoned officers.

Inside the cavernous building, cops uncovered a sprawling network of commercial rooms rigged for industrial-scale cannabis cultivation — complete with ducting, filtration units, and enough power cabling to light up half the town. No drugs were found, but police say the setup was “days away” from going live.

The suspect was further arrested on suspicion of being involved in the production of cannabis and remains in custody.

“Could’ve been South Wales’ biggest ever grow”

Inspector Ryan Davies said the bust was “a textbook example of community intelligence and rapid police action,” adding:

“This could’ve become the largest cannabis factory South Wales has ever seen — worth millions in criminality and exploiting vulnerable people to take the risk while others reap the rewards.”

He praised residents for their support during the high-profile raid, which unfolded in broad daylight in the heart of Neath’s shopping district.

“We acted fast, and we shut it down before it started. That’s a win for the town.”

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#burglary #Cannabis #CannabisFarm #drugs #featured #GreenStreet #MarksAndSpencer #Neath #SouthWalesPolice

I asked Tesco and other supermarkets which Christmas foods we must try https://www.diningandcooking.com/2415514/i-asked-tesco-and-other-supermarkets-which-christmas-foods-we-must-try/ #aldi #Asda #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasShopping #ChristmasSides #ChristmasSupermarketRange #CoOp #iceland #lidl #MarksAndSpencer #morrisons #Sainsbury's #supermarkets #Tesco #waitrose

I tried Christmas pudding from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and M&S https://www.diningandcooking.com/2414284/i-tried-christmas-pudding-from-tesco-sainsburys-aldi-and-ms/ #aldi #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasSides #Food(section) #MarksAndSpencer #Tesco

My take, there's a Gordon Ramsey restaurant near where we are, so that option is quite tempting.....if we had money. Which we don't, like most other people.
And when they say "Tom Kerridge made it", does that mean each meal has been touched by his hand or he just approved the cooking process?

https://news.sky.com/story/marks-and-spencer-defends-195-beef-wellington-13472786

#MarksAndSpencer #BeefWellington

My take, there's a Gordon Ramsey restaurant near where we are, so that option is quite tempting.....if we had money. Which we don't, like most other people.
And when they say "Tom Kerridge made it", does that mean each meal has been touched by his hand or he just approved the cooking process?

https://news.sky.com/story/marks-and-spencer-defends-195-beef-wellington-13472786

#MarksAndSpencer #BeefWellington

My take, there's a Gordon Ramsey restaurant near where we are, so that option is quite tempting.....if we had money. Which we don't, like most other people.
And when they say "Tom Kerridge made it", does that mean each meal has been touched by his hand or he just approved the cooking process?

https://news.sky.com/story/marks-and-spencer-defends-195-beef-wellington-13472786

#MarksAndSpencer #BeefWellington

My take, there's a Gordon Ramsey restaurant near where we are, so that option is quite tempting.....if we had money. Which we don't, like most other people.
And when they say "Tom Kerridge made it", does that mean each meal has been touched by his hand or he just approved the cooking process?

https://news.sky.com/story/marks-and-spencer-defends-195-beef-wellington-13472786

#MarksAndSpencer #BeefWellington

My take, there's a Gordon Ramsey restaurant near where we are, so that option is quite tempting.....if we had money. Which we don't, like most other people.
And when they say "Tom Kerridge made it", does that mean each meal has been touched by his hand or he just approved the cooking process?

https://news.sky.com/story/marks-and-spencer-defends-195-beef-wellington-13472786

#MarksAndSpencer #BeefWellington

I tried M&S Christmas party food — one dish scored just 1 out of 5 https://www.diningandcooking.com/2407320/i-tried-ms-christmas-party-food-one-dish-scored-just-1-out-of-5/ #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasShopping #ChristmasSides #M&SChristmasFood #MarksAndSpencer

Unfortunately, I’ve had to deal with Customer Services at a few large companies lately for my old dad. He struggles with his hearing and he’s found it all quite upsetting. What an experience it has been. They all have a new trick and it works. They just don’t stop talking. At all. It’s relentless. And they say the same thing over and over with some cringeworthy platitudes thrown in for good measure. Well done #MarksandSpencer #Sky and #Vodafone. You brought a frail old man to his knees followed by his rather more robust daughter. You must be so proud.

Marks And Spencer Reports Steep Profit Drop Amid Cyberattack Fallout, Despite Strong Sales Growth https://thecyberexpress.com/marks-and-spencer-profit-falls/ #TheCyberExpressNews #MarksAndSpencer #TheCyberExpress #cybersecurity #Cyberattack #CyberNews #MS

Quick question, how many people feel they can even step foot into a M&S let alone buy anything. I bet Dawn French is going to be OK with the fee she received.

#Christmas #Advert #Food #NoKings #NoElites #SalvationArmy #CharityNotProfit #MarksandSpencer

https://youtu.be/EWGYQL0KMoI?si=BJ__8yKvuQj7S5D7

M&S gets the festive party started… in a traffic jam! Christmas ad stars Dawn French throwing an impromptu bash on the motorway – but chef Tom Kerridge is less than impressed https://www.diningandcooking.com/2363977/ms-gets-the-festive-party-started-in-a-traffic-jam-christmas-ad-stars-dawn-french-throwing-an-impromptu-bash-on-the-motorway-but-chef-tom-kerridge-is-less-than-impressed/ #christmas #dailymail #DawnFrench #francais #france #French #FrenchFood #Lifestyle #lifestylefooddrink #MarksAndSpencer #TomKerridge

#MarksandSpencer: British retail giant M&S terminates contract with Indian outsourcer #TCS after losing over £300mln in a cyberattack blamed on the failures of the outsourced IT helpdesk which was tricked by a social engineering by the Scattered Spider teen cybercrime group:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/26/marks-spencer-oust-outsourcer-accused-300m-cyber-atack-fail/

M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose announce Christmas delivery slots

Supermarkets have rel…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Christmas #Asda #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #christmasdesserts #christmasdinner #christmasdinnerrecipes #christmasfood #christmasrecipes #christmasshopping #christmassides #marksandspencer #morrisons #Sainsbury's #supermarkets #supermarketschristmasdeliveryslots2025 #waitrose
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2338385/ms-sainsburys-and-waitrose-announce-christmas-delivery-slots/

M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose announce Christmas delivery slots https://www.diningandcooking.com/2338385/ms-sainsburys-and-waitrose-announce-christmas-delivery-slots/ #Asda #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasShopping #ChristmasSides #MarksAndSpencer #morrisons #Sainsbury's #supermarkets #SupermarketsChristmasDeliverySlots2025 #waitrose

The Christmas food items to stock up on NOW to avoid disappointment on the big day, according to an expert https://www.diningandcooking.com/2313878/the-christmas-food-items-to-stock-up-on-now-to-avoid-disappointment-on-the-big-day-according-to-an-expert/ #affiliated #christmas #ChristmasAppetizes #ChristmasDesserts #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasDinnerRecipes #ChristmasFood #ChristmasRecipes #ChristmasSides #commerceChristmas #commerceFood #CommerceFoodDrink #dailymail #edinburgh #EditorialImpulse #femail #food #france #MarksAndSpencer

#IDiocy🟰#BritCard #IDcard a single point of failure for everything after #COOP #MarksandSpencer #JaguarLandRover #cyberattack the UK #PrimeMinister wants to put all our eggs🥚in 1 big tempting basket🧺💸 so all those #HMRC #Scams get the UK💲rather than the actual #HMRC

https://www.europesays.com/uk/392503/ M&S just dropped a stunning £36 green floral dress – and it’s so Kate Middleton #BritishRoyalFamily #Catherine #CatherineMiddleton #Fashion #GetTheLook #HighStreetFashion #KateMiddleton #KateMiddletonStyle #MarksAndSpencer #PrinceOfWales #PrinceWilliam #PrincessOfWales #RoyalFamilies #RoyalFamily #RoyalStyle #Royalty #Shopping #ThePrincessOfWales #UKRoyalFamily #William

I tried olive oil from Aldi, M&S and 6 more—the best was £5 cheaper than Filippo Berio https://www.diningandcooking.com/2262122/i-tried-olive-oil-from-aldi-ms-and-6-more-the-best-was-5-cheaper-than-filippo-berio/ #aldi #Asda #BestOliveOilToBuy #BestSupermarketForOliveOil #ExtraVirginOliveOilTasteTest #lidl #MarksAndSpencer #Mediterranean #MediterraneanOliveOil #morrisons #Olive #OliveOil #Sainsbury's #SupermarketOliveOils #supermarkets #Tesco #waitrose #WhereToBuyTheBestOliveOil

https://www.europesays.com/uk/220116/ M&S boss criticises post-Brexit food labelling as ‘bureaucratic madness’ #Brexit #Britain #EU #Europe #European #EuropeanUnion #FoodRetailers #GreatBritain #MarksAndSpencer #NorthernIreland #NorthernIrelandProtocol #RedTape #StuartMachin #UK #UnitedKingdom #UnnecessaryCosts #WindsorFramework

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/marks-spencer-vegan-speculoos-cookies/ Palm oil free I'm hoping!! #plantkitchen #marksandspencer #speculoos #govegan

@primonatura
It's great to see #MarksandSparks leading on this.

In the US, the #AholdDelhaize subsidiaries #StopAndShop and #Hannaford seem to delight in plastic packaging. I can't even buy loose lemons, they come complete with a plastic mesh bag.

I wonder why M&S aka #MarksAndSpencer can get rid of plastic, and a supermarket behemoth like Ahold Delhaize can't.

M&S apologises after blind man asked to 'justify' bringing guide dog into shop - Mirror Online
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ms-apologises-after-blind-man-33346247

#Ableism
#MarksAndSpencer
#MAndS
#Blind
#GuideDogs
#GuideDog
#Edinburgh
#Scotland
#Accessibility
#AssistanceDog
#AssistanceDogs
#ServiceAnimals
#ServiceDog
#ServiceDogs
#Franchise
#MAndSSimplyFood

#clothes #makedoandmend #recycle #sustainability #repairs #garments #marksandspencer #sewing #alterations #environment
Such a simple idea, it’s long overdue, and we used to do it when I was a kid. I like it a lot!!

M&S to launch clothing repairs service https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpe35e7kgnzo