Our Stories

In partnership with My Duvet Flip and social mobility champion Jack Parsons, three of our Marks & Start colleagues share their inspiring journeys, from first steps into retail to building meaningful, long-term careers with M&S.

As part of our collaboration with My Duvet Flip and social mobility advocate Jack Parsons, three of our Early Careers colleagues share how they’ve built confidence, found purpose, and discovered just how far a career at M&S can take them.

Ahead of National Coming Out Day we spoke to Simon Royston, an Inventory Planner in our Supply Chain and Logistics team, about his coming out journey, his career in retail and data, and what it feels like to work at M&S.

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.