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Marks & Spencer (MKS) profit more than doubles to ÂŁ403m, but clothing recovery remains incomplete
Marks and Spencer Group has reported a substantial rebound in first-half profitability, supported by strong food demand and recovery from the previous year's cyber disruption. However, its fashion business remains less profitable than two years earlier despite stronger sales and growing market share.
November 5, 2026
Why Ocado, Amcor and Aldi are testing whether refill shopping can become an everyday habit
European consumers are buying personal-care refill pouches, while Ocado’s returnable grocery containers show encouraging trial results. But discontinued supermarket schemes reveal why price, convenience and the cost of reuse remain decisive.
October 24, 2026
Ocado (LSE: OCDO) shares hit 13-year low as closure payments mask weaker technology earnings
Ocado’s first-half results showed stronger retail economics, new commercial opportunities and ample liquidity, but investors focused on falling technology earnings, fewer live modules and continued underlying cash burn.
July 16, 2026
Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO) sets 2028 handover date for founder CEO Tim Steiner as board formalises succession runway
Ocado Group locks founder Tim Steiner in as CEO through 2028 as LSE: OCDO trades near 52-week low ahead of half-year results on 16 July. Read the analysis.
July 6, 2026
Marks and Spencer (MKS) reports 23.8% profit drop to ÂŁ671.4m as cyber incident bites but second half returns to growth
M&S profit fell 23.8% to ÂŁ671.4m on a ÂŁ131.3m cyber bill, yet Food surged 7% and the dividend rose 16.7%. The recovery case hinges on one fragile metric. Read more.
May 23, 2026
Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) gains grocery share but struggles in fashion—what Q3 signals for 2026
Marks and Spencer’s Q3 FY26 update shows strong food growth, Ocado traction, and fashion weakness. Read the full strategic analysis and investor impact.
January 11, 2026
Can Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) recover from the cyber shock? What FY25 interim results reveal about momentum, margins, and Ocado
Marks and Spencer reports cyber-hit interim results but commits to growth via Ocado Retail, logistics automation, and new store plans. Read the full story.
November 5, 2025
Can M&S outrun its cyber woes? FY25 results show strong retail muscle
Marks and Spencer boosts adjusted profits by 22%, hikes dividend, and accelerates tech upgrades post-cyberattack. Explore what’s next for the UK retail giant.
May 23, 2025
Ocado Group reports 14.1% revenue growth, eyes cash flow positivity by FY26
British retail technology company Ocado Group has reported a robust financial performance for the full year of 2024,…
March 2, 2025