Marks & Spencer notifies Irish data watchdog after cyber attack
Retailer says hackers stole data in recent ransomware attack that shut down online systems
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Retailers under attack: why hackers hit household names
M&S, the Co-op and Harrods have all been targeted by cybercriminals in recent days, and experts warn that cyber-security apathy can be extremely damaging
Steady gains in London as European markets closed
London one of few European markets open on Thursday
M&S cyber crisis wipes almost €800m off retailer’s valuation
FTSE 100 company tells hundreds of workers to stay at home and admits it has no idea when operations will recover
M&S struggles to get on top of ‘cyber incident’
Customers have reported issues making some payments and delays to orders since last weekend
Marks & Spencer apologises to customers over ‘cyber incident’
M&S customers warned of possible delays to click-and-collect orders
‘Dress like a daffodil’: Why yellow is the trending colour for spring
It lifts the spirits, suits all ages, goes with a multitude of colours – and it’s fun
Tariff relief hopes boost recovery in global stocks
Iseq index up 2.3% as banks move higher, fuelled by positive updates from a trio of US lenders
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup review: Flawed but still a guilty pleasure
The big, rugged pickup truck is compromised in many ways – and expensive
Brave new worlds: two wines to try from lesser known regions
Wines for the Weekend: These wines from Georgia and South Africa have gained a following in wine circles
Greencore confirms plans to return to M&A as it unveils ‘ambitious’ targets
Shares in Dublin-based sandwich maker have almost doubled in value this year
Two wines to try: An easy-drinking Italian white and a light, juicy red from Argentina
Wines for the Weekend: Marks & Spencer offers a great range of interesting, well-priced wines
Global markets finish slightly higher as sterling continues to slump
Iseq bucks trend and finishes the day down
Bonkers baubles for your Christmas tree: From baby Yoda to an air fryer
Christmas baubles go kitsch with a capital K this year, with a focus on fun and personality. Here’s our pick of the best
Patrick Freyne: My favourite corporate psy-ops of the season – or Christmas ads, as they’re called in the suburbs
Patrick Freyne: here are my favourite corporate psy-ops of the season – or Christmas TV ads, as I believe you call them in the suburbs
In Washington, the peaceful transfer of power surprises a city boarded up for violence
Planet Business: Royal private estate income, data-hungry air fryers and the companies keen for it to be Christmas already
Greek red wines are a treasure trove of unique grape varieties
Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating
Why do shops charge for paper bags and is it justified?
Retailers charging customers for paper bags are dressing it up as an environmental move
Dressing for summer in Ireland isn’t easy, but here are style staples that always work
Dressing for summer in Ireland isn’t easy, but there are some style staples that always work, says Corina Gaffey
Tumultuous week sees European shares slide after Macron calls snap French election
Iseq index a sea of red as investors fear looser fiscal policies if far-right National Rally party wins
Marks & Spencer profit soars as turnaround strategy delivers
Retailer’s shares jump 8% after market beat
Finishing Jus: An instant hit of flavour when you can’t face gravy from scratch
The tub isn’t huge but the flavour is concentrated so you can add a bit of wine or water to make it go further
Marks & Spencer’s Irish business pays €100m dividend to UK parent
Despite headwinds, Irish stores returned an increased operating profit of more than €21m last year
M&S joins other UK grocers in raising employees’ hourly pay
FTSE 100 group will increase rate to at least £12 putting it above the national minimum wage
Your week abroad hasn’t begun until you’ve taken in the beauty of the foreign crisps aisle
Emer McLysaght: Fancy Dunnes, Big Tesco, regional Supervalu, Mercadona – I love them all
European shares fall as stronger-than-expected US inflation hits rate-cut hopes
Pan-European Stoxx 600 suffers third consecutive day of losses
European shares recoup losses but JD Sports shares plunge after profit warning
Ryanair arrests its slide with airline gaining 0.4% on Dublin listing
M&S back in fashion as shares double in value so far this year
Retailer appears set to capitalise on its older, wealthier clientele
Applegreen and M&S cement partnership with plan for 60 new food locations
Forecourt operator has been selling M&S food products at five stores since last year but now plans to expand partnership
Christmas TV ads 2023: Patrick Freyne on Aldi, John Lewis, Boots and more
We rate this season’s advertisements for weepiness, capitalism, gluttony and liturgical correctness
Two wines for €15 that are perfect winter drinking
Wines for the Weekend: This Pontenari is made by Alberto Antonini, one of the most respected Italian winemakers
Period Pants: High silver levels could pose health risk, study says
Silver added to combat user concerns about smell and hygiene but it can kill healthy bacteria, says FDA
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s blowtorch, Britain’s strictest headteacher and a GB News yeller: The M&S Christmas-ad controversy has it all
Donald Clarke: Social media is providing a digital bullhorn to every crank, blowhard and malcontent
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