Business · 6 July 2026

M&S faces investor questions after cyber attack

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Shoppers and investors are watching whether the retailer can fully recover after disruption affected online orders and store supplies. Shareholders will question Marks and Spencer at Tuesday's annual meeting about its response to the April last year cyber attack, future security, fashion performance and food growth. Profit fell 29 per cent to £365m, with a £131m cost linked to the incident.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 16:34

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