Marks and Spencer Group plc

London United Kingdom

  (London: MKS)

Company Description

The sun never sets on Marks and Spencer (M&S). The British retail icon operates about 335 M&S department stores and some 365 Simply Food shops throughout the UK. Beyond Britain, it boasts about 360 locations, mostly franchises, in about 40 countries, including China, India, Indonesia, and South Korea. Its department stores sell mid-priced apparel, food, and household items under the company's private label brands, including Autograph, Classic, per una, and Portfolio. About 90% of the company's sales are made in its home country, where it is the #1 provider of womenswear and lingerie. The retailer also sells goods online. M&S has been in business for more than 125 years.