Our Stories

Thinking about applying to the Commercial pathway of the M&S Food Business Graduate Programme? Xavier shares his experience of the rotations, the culture, and the challenges that have shaped his career so far, plus the advice he’d give to anyone considering taking the leap.

We spoke to Lily Rendell about how a temporary Christmas job at M&S turned into the start of a career in retail that she never expected and why she believes there’s real opportunity at M&S for anyone who’s willing to work for it.

As part of our Pride Month series, we spoke to Luciana Magalhães, a Hospitality Manager in our Marble Arch store. She shares her experience working at M&S alongside her wife Fabiana, what Pride means to her, and how everyday actions help to create a workplace where people feel accepted and supported.

Naomi Jones has worked at M&S since she was 17, building her career across stores and now as a Regional People Partner. In this article, she reflects on what Pride means to her, how being out at work has shaped her confidence, and why M&S is a place where LGBTQ+ colleagues can grow and be themselves.

As part of our Pride Month series, we spoke to George and Graeme, a married couple who work in neighbouring M&S stores. They share how they met, what Pride means to them, and why feeling supported and accepted at work makes a real difference.

David Parke is a PR & Social MediaManager for M&S Food and a long-standing member of the LGBTQ+ network. Here, he shares his journey of coming out, what Pride means to him today, and how he’s helping to push the business forward through visibility, advocacy and inclusion.