Our Stories

Introduction

Our colleagues bring M&S to life and these are the stories that show how.

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  • #In Store  
  • #Early Careers  
  • #Career Development

From Christmas temp to future leader

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.

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  • #Clothing, Home & Beauty 
  • #Support Functions 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity

Thriving Together: Nurturing Mental Health at M&S

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to Womenswear Designer, Emily, to learn more about her journey of resilience and self-care, highlighting the supportive culture that sets M&S apart.

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  • #In Store 
  • #Career Development

Staying Power: David's remarkable career with M&S

Meet Customer Assistant, David Grieve. Despite retiring from his Store Management role in 2016, David is always drawn back to the world of retail with us. Learn more about his remarkable retail career.

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  • #In Store 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity 
  • #Career Development

Supporting mental health in our stores: A commitment to wellbeing

Earlier this year, we took a significant step towards supporting the mental health of our colleagues by implementing comprehensive training for Retail Managers across the UK. We caught up with Levina Fowler, Colleague Engagement Manager, to understand the motivations behind this initiative and the positive impact so far.

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  • #In Store 
  • #Career Development

Mum, Manager, M&S: Danielle Bewers' Path to Success

Step into the world of Danielle Bewers, Team Manager at M&S, as she shares her remarkable journey from starting as a part-time colleague at the age of 16 to her proudest moment so far.

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  • #In Store 
  • #Career Development

A Conversation with Luke Jenkins: From Temporary Customer Assistant to Store Manager at M&S

Luke Jenkins, Store Manager at Oatlands Harrogate, tells us about his progression and personal growth in his career so far. Read on to learn more about his journey from a Customer Assistant to now successfully running his own multi-million pound store.

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