M&S cyber-attack impact lingers; profits recover to £355m

Marks & Spencer reports a sharp profit recovery to £355m for H1 2026, but clothing and homeware sales remain below pre-hack levels, indicating the Easter 2025 cyber-attack's impact persists. The incident forced a six-week website shutdown, and the retailer notes the brand is in good health despite ongoing sales drag. This highlights the prolonged operational and financial consequences of cyber incidents on retail.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works