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We're a British retailer that's been around since 1884, when Michael Marks opened a market stall in Leeds. What started as a single penny bazaar has grown into over 1,300 stores worldwide, serving millions of customers every week. We operate across Food, Fashion, Home & Beauty, International, and Bank & Services - all focused on delivering quality and value.

Today, with over 65,000 colleagues, we're working to modernise while protecting what makes M&S special. Our food business is known for innovation and freshness, from ready meals to fresh produce. In clothing and home, we're reshaping our ranges to focus on what customers actually want - great quality at fair prices. We also run M&S Bank and have partnerships with Ocado Retail and Costa Coffee. Sustainability matters to us too - we've been working on responsible sourcing and environmental impact for years, because we know that caring about our impact on the world is just good business.

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