Market leader. M&S claims to be the number one provider of clothing & footwear and lingerie in the UK, with 11.2% and 26.8% market share (by value) respectively. It is also growing its market share in menswear and kidswear, due in part to its growing online business, with a 11.4% and 6.4% share respectively (Source: Kantar Worldpanel, April 2013).
Strong foothold. M&S’ products are sold through 766 UK stores and more than 400 internationally, across 51 territories. Over 93% of the UK population is within in a 30-minute drive of a full line M&S store and the Group’s franchise partnerships ensure M&S’ Simply Food offer is available in the most convenient locations – from railway stations to motorway services.