Cyberattack Forces M&S Food into Massive Discount Sale

Marks & Spencer's Cyberattack Leads to Store-Wide Sales: A Supplier's Perspective Manchester, UK – A recent cyberattack on Marks & Spencer has resulted in an unexpected consequence: store-wide sales with significant discounts on food items. The incident, which also affected the Coop supermarket chain, prompted a temporary shutdown of operations, leaving M&S with excess stock nearing its sell-by date. Social media influencer Steph (@steph_chulo) documented her visit to an M&S store, showcasing numerous items heavily discounted. "Every single aisle had these yellow stickers," she noted in her video. She explains that these discounts are likely due to contracts between M&S and its suppliers, which require the purchase of a specific quantity of goods each month, regardless of operational disruptions. While M&S has not publicly commented on the specifics of its sales strategy following the attack, Steph's video offers a compelling perspective on the impact of the cyberattack on the supply chain. The unexpected sales have provided shoppers with significant savings, highlighting the ripple effects of cybersecurity incidents.

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M&S sends 'yellow sticker ladies out in full force' after cyber attack

Shoppers may spot a lot more discount stickers on items in the M&S Foodhall as stock issues continue