Marks & Spencer - Matching products for WINTER15

About M&S

Founded by Michael Marks and Thomas Spence in the early 1900s, Marks & Spencer continues to be a staple of the British high street. M&S was one of few retailers in the early 1900s to accept the returns of unwanted goods in exchange for a full refund providing proof of purchase was shown. In 1958 M&S began selling their infamous Christmas cakes and puddings, as well as improving the quality of their other food items. In 1973 Marks & Spencer expanded into Canada, but these shops were closed by 1999, in part because the product range was catered towards seniors and Britons. In the 2000s M&S has had a number of store closures and management change ups and in July 2022 the company agreed to buy Gist Limited for £145 million.

What does M&S Sell

Women's Clothing

M&S has a range of clothes and you can shop their selections by fit type including curve, maternity, petite and tall. Their cashmere selection is a Winter favourite and offers high quality warmth. While originally pitched at an older clientele, M&S has made big efforts to produce high quality fashion for all ages and it's perfect for smart casual products. They also have a number of their own brands as well as well established brands and these include Autograph, FatFace, Per Una, Seasalt Cornwall and White Stuff.

Lingerie

One of the best high street selections of lingerie for women, M&S boasts a great range including bras for sizes F to H, something other retailers don't often cater to. M&S offers a bra fit guide and is also great for shopping nightwear. Their dressing gowns and pyjamas are extremely soft and perfect as a gift for Christmas.

Men's Clothing

Shop for all with sizes up to 5XL on a number of product lines. You can even book yourself a suit fitting and take advantage of your choice of blazers, suits, formal shirts and smart trousers. Find offers on brands like Ben Sherman, Craghoppers, FatFace and Jack & Jones. The mens section is great for footwear with high quality leather shoes as well as trainers and slippers. Wide fit styles are also available.

Kids Clothing

M&S is a great place to find quality school uniforms and school shoes. You'll also find essentials for newborns with sleepsuits, outfits and sets. M&S stocks quality clothing for kids up to the age of 16yrs. You can find brands like Joules, Clarks, FatFace, White Stuff and Early Learning Centre. There's a great selection of toys, games and puzzles to keep the kids entertained.

Home

Complete the look of your home with candles, fresh plans, photo frames, vases & planters. M&S has a dedicated flowers section, perfect for sending a gift. You'll also see an extensive range of bedding, with high quality duvet covers, pillows and kids' specific bedding. M&S has its own collection of kitchen and tableware, plus collections from brands like Joseph Joseph.

Furniture

Perhaps not quite as obvious when browsing your local store, but M&s has a wide selection of furniture online. Find sofas, armchairs, bedside tables, beds, mattresses, dining tables and even bookcases. You can also book yourself a furniture consultation online or speak to an in-store expert for your live furniture shopping experience.

Beauty

M&S stocks high quality skincare and makeup from brands like Benefit, Clinique, Pixi and REN Clean Skincare. You'll find quality hand cream, fragrance, suncare and bath & body products and there's also a selection of men's grooming products.

M&S also provides a wide selection of food & wine, even having dedicated M&S food halls in some cities. You can also visit their site and look at the M&S Banking options.

When are the M&S Sales

M&S takes part in Black Friday yearly, offering up big discounts at the end of November in the run up to Christmas. Previous years have seen 20% off ALL beauty, 40% off selected homeware and 20% off certain brands. Keep an eye out for strong sales around Boxing Day (December 25th), January and in the Summer. There are often a number of multi-buy offers to look out for and when using their site they handily list strong offers in each category section. We often see sales of up to 50%, usually at the beginning of the seasons as older styles are replaced.

M&S contact information

The M&S help page is a great place to start when you find yourself stuck. There's a FAQ section listing common questions and their solutions including information about delivery tracking, refunds and order changes.

If you do need to contact customer service you can drop them an email or use their live chat function. For questions about store service you can ring M&S on 0333 014 8555. This service is available Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday: 8am-5pm.

M&S Delivery and returns

Because M&S has such a wide range of products, delivery methods may change. For most orders you can opt for store collection for FREE. Offers before 10pm can usually be ready from 12pm the next day. Standard delivery is £3.50 or FREE on orders over £50. Time slot delivery is also available.

Returns are FREE, simple and easy. You can return your item to your local store, by post via Evri or Royal Mail or opt for collection from home. All you'll need to do is go to 'Orders and Returns' in your account and follow the easy steps. M&S have a 25 day return policy, but this is only 14 days for sale items.

M&S useful links

M&S Sparks

M&S offers a Sparks card, a great way to collect rewards and even donate to charity. You can download the M&S app to scan your card straight away from your phone. You'll get personalised offers and whenever you scan your card, M&S will donate to your chosen charity. Each week they'll surprised some lucky customers with a gift and every week in store, they'll treat a Sparks customer to the shopping they're buying for FREE. They also give away thousands of pounds to spend at M&S and online.