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Welcome to the latest edition of M&S Trending - your exclusive backstage access to all things M&S. Dive in for a curated roundup of July's top news, exciting new launches, and insider insights from our team. #NotJustAnyNews #MandSTrending

One year ago, Rihanna McMahon walked through the door of her first Marks & Start session. Today, she’s a national award winner and rising star. 💫 From growing up in foster care to becoming a Customer Service Assistant at M&S and receiving the Rising Star Award at The King’s Trust Awards - Rihanna’s journey is nothing short of incredible. Now, she’s back where it all started, inspiring others with her story. 🗞️ Read more: https://bit.ly/45pU23n #NotJustAnyNews #MarksAndStart

M&S: Dress The Nation is back this Autumn on ITV1 and ITVX! Hosted by two of the UK’s most beloved TV personalities, AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay, the hit design challenge returns for a second series. Originally launched by our Chief Executive, Stuart Machin, inspired by his passion for fashion and commitment to opening up careers in retail for people from all walks of life - Dress The Nation is more than a show, it's a platform for opportunity. This season, nine talented emerging designers will compete for the chance to win a career-defining prize: an exclusive mentorship with M&S. Don’t miss your chance to see the future of British fashion take shape. Read more: https://bit.ly/4l64mCo #NotJustAnyNews #DressTheNation

Congratulations to M&S Merry Hill colleague Tracy Halford, who’s celebrating an incredible 40 years with the business! 🎉 Tracy began her M&S journey at our West Bromwich store before joining Merry Hill when it opened in 1990. She now plays a key role as Lingerie Team Manager – and is affectionately known by colleagues as Lady Halford thanks to her remarkable service. As Tracy celebrates this milestone, Merry Hill is also getting ready for exciting changes – including a brand-new fresh market-style Foodhall, expanded Fashion, Home & Beauty space, and a new Coffee Shop. ☕ Read more: https://bit.ly/4moLOON #NotJustAnyNews

Inspiring women and girls up and down the country. 💪🦁 As official partners of the England football teams, we couldn’t be prouder of The Lionesses on their UEFA Women’s Euro win. ⚽ Here’s how colleague Dani from M&S Victoria Cardinal Place prepared for the victory parade today - and how you can eat like a Lioness! #NotJustAnyNews #WEURO2025

All M&S Kidswear now comes with a 1-year quality guarantee, meaning we will offer a full refund within 365 days. Clothing that’s made well and made to last. Because great quality shouldn’t be a gamble, it should be a guarantee. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3TY6xwG #NotJustAnyNews

We’ve officially unveiled our transformed M&S Ripon store in St Michaels Retail Park! To celebrate, Store Manager Richard and the team were joined by very special guest…Percy Pig himself. 🐷   Here’s what’s new 👇   🛒 A bigger, better Foodhall – now 12.3k sq ft! 🍪 An 80% larger in-store bakery, featuring our new Chunked ’N Loaded cookies ☕ A brand new coffee counter serving a range of hot and iced drinks 🍓 A bigger and better fresh produce section 💐 Dedicated Flower and Wine Shops   We can’t wait to welcome you in store. 🗞️ Read more: https://shorturl.at/yIV8v #NotJustAnyNews #NotJustAnyStore

The Lionesses are UEFA Women's EURO 2025 champions! 🏆 What a team. What a journey. From start to finish, they've inspired a nation, showcasing resilience, teamwork and pure excellence. 🦁👏 As the official tailor to the England teams, we couldn't be prouder to stand beside them on this fantastic achievement.

👏 Celebrating excellence in British farming 👏 The M&S Select Farm Awards, held at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, showcased the incredible individuals and families driving innovation, sustainability, animal welfare, and emerging talent in UK agriculture. Meet our 2025 winners: 🌱 Produce Excellence Award: Andrew Green, Herefordshire - for extending the British Tenderstem Broccoli season and reducing food miles. 🌍 Environmental Champion Award: Richard Heady, Buckinghamshire - for transforming his farm through regenerative, nature-friendly practices. 🐥 Emerging Talent Award: Robbie Goetz, Devon - just 19 and already helping lead high-welfare poultry production. 💡 Innovation Award: Don Ford, North Somerset - for pioneering low-carbon, free-range chicken farming. 🌾 Royal Countryside Fund Family Farm Award: The Roderick Family, Brecon - for their commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and succession. 🐄 Welfare Excellence Award: Max Frampton and Toby Wonnacott, Dorset - for delivering some of the highest cow health and comfort standards in the UK. From fresh produce to poultry, these changemakers are helping bring great quality, responsibly sourced food to M&S shelves across the UK. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Uio7f7 #NotJustAnyNews #SelectFarmAwards

We’ve officially started work on our exciting new Foodhall in Douglas, Isle of Man! 🛒✨   Here’s what’s coming your way: 🥖 Bigger in-store bakery 🍗 Hot chicken counter for quick and tasty meals ❄️ An expanded frozen section ☕ A new coffee-to-go counter   But that’s not all… 🛍️ We’re also expanding our Fashion, Home and Beauty departments – think stylish new fits from GoodMove and Per Una, plus even more must-have beauty brands in-store.   Our dedicated colleagues are on hand to keep things running smoothly - yes, the store is open throughout the transformation! Read more: https://shorturl.at/jEoFw