Supermarkets reflect on Q3 trading and festive sales
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have taken a look back at trading during the third quarter, while also reporting increased sales as a result of the Christmas period.
M&S achieves “strong” sales performance after “substantial disruption” in 2025
Retailer Marks & Spencer saw food sales rise by 7.8% in its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025.
Retailer invests £340m in M&S Food distribution centre
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a £340 million investment in an automated National Distribution Centre, with the aim of doubling the size of the M&S Food business.
‘Not for EU’ labelling is “bureaucratic madness”, says M&S CEO
M&S CEO Stuart Machin called new labelling requirements “unnecessary” as regulations came into force.
M&S to create over 550 jobs with new food store investments
UK retailer Marks & Spencer plans to open 12 new stores, which it said would create over 550 new jobs.