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Marks and Spencer raids Primark to bring in Andrew Halderthay as Head of Asset Protection, Security and Safety

Scott Thompson 03/06/2026 Scott Thompson 03/06/2026

Marks and Spencer raids Primark to bring in Andrew Halderthay as Head of Asset Protection, Security and Safety

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Former Sainsbury’s Manager Christina Lucas returns to retail with Marks and Spencer appointment

Scott Thompson 02/06/2026 Scott Thompson 02/06/2026

Former Sainsbury’s Manager Christina Lucas returns to retail with Marks and Spencer appointment

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Emma Harris departs Marks and Spencer to take on CFO role at hospitality giant Mitchell’s and Butlers

Scott Thompson 01/06/2026 Scott Thompson 01/06/2026

Emma Harris departs Marks and Spencer to take on CFO role at hospitality giant Mitchell’s and Butlers

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Marks and Spencer taps WalkSafe Pro app as retailer looks to support worker safety on the move

Scott Thompson 29/05/2026 Scott Thompson 29/05/2026

Marks and Spencer taps WalkSafe Pro app as retailer looks to support worker safety on the move

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Head of Digital & Technology Innovation Daniel Himsworth ends epic run at Marks and Spencer

Scott Thompson 26/05/2026 Scott Thompson 26/05/2026

Head of Digital & Technology Innovation Daniel Himsworth ends epic run at Marks and Spencer

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Marks and Spencer launches three robotics grown vertically farmed salads across retailer's stores

Scott Thompson 18/05/2026 Scott Thompson 18/05/2026

Marks and Spencer launches three robotics grown vertically farmed salads across retailer's stores

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Primark preps online delivery move as retailer loses out to M&S in bidding war for Asos automated warehouse

Scott Thompson 17/05/2026 Scott Thompson 17/05/2026

Primark preps online delivery move as retailer loses out to M&S in bidding war for Asos automated warehouse

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Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

Scott Thompson 14/05/2026 Scott Thompson 14/05/2026

Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

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M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

Scott Thompson 11/05/2026 Scott Thompson 11/05/2026

M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

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Former Asos social media lead Lauren Clark-Rout heads over to Marks & Spencer with focus on menswear

Scott Thompson 11/05/2026 Scott Thompson 11/05/2026

Former Asos social media lead Lauren Clark-Rout heads over to Marks & Spencer with focus on menswear

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Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud

Staff Writer 05/05/2026 Staff Writer 05/05/2026

Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud

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Head of AI Futures John Mildinhall exits Marks & Spencer after five year run at UK omnichannel retailer

Staff Writer 28/04/2026 Staff Writer 28/04/2026

Head of AI Futures John Mildinhall exits Marks & Spencer after five year run at UK omnichannel retailer

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RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman

Neil Ainger 24/04/2026 Neil Ainger 24/04/2026

RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman

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Marks and Spencer puts new digital wallet at heart of retailer's revamped Sparks loyalty programme

Staff Writer 15/04/2026 Staff Writer 15/04/2026

Marks and Spencer puts new digital wallet at heart of retailer's revamped Sparks loyalty programme

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Retail technology veteran Sam Barnes exits Marks and Spencer to join cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike

Staff Writer 13/04/2026 Staff Writer 13/04/2026

Retail technology veteran Sam Barnes exits Marks and Spencer to join cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike

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TCS renews its partnership with Marks and Spencer in aftermath of major 2025 cyber attack

Staff Writer 10/04/2026 Staff Writer 10/04/2026

TCS renews its partnership with Marks and Spencer in aftermath of major 2025 cyber attack

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Former AllSaints and Primark executive Sital Nakarja takes on new role at Marks and Spencer

Staff Writer 10/04/2026 Staff Writer 10/04/2026

Former AllSaints and Primark executive Sital Nakarja takes on new role at Marks and Spencer

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Frictionless shopping startup CashierBot appoints Bob Sacamano as Chief Complaints Officer

Staff Writer 01/04/2026 Staff Writer 01/04/2026

Frictionless shopping startup CashierBot appoints Bob Sacamano as Chief Complaints Officer

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Levi Strauss & Co. enlists Raspberry as its creative partner to support company's design processes

Staff Writer 31/03/2026 Staff Writer 31/03/2026

Levi Strauss & Co. enlists Raspberry as its creative partner to support company's design processes

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Peter Ash departs Tata Consultancy Services to take on in-store innovation role at Marks & Spencer

Staff Writer 30/03/2026 Staff Writer 30/03/2026

Peter Ash departs Tata Consultancy Services to take on in-store innovation role at Marks & Spencer

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