Irish shop reopenings boost M&S sales

Marks and Spencer have seen a big bounce in sales in the Republic of Ireland following the lifting of lockdown restrictions.

Marks and Spencer is looking to double its international online sales over the next three years having seen strong growth in the first half of its financial year driven by sales in Ireland and India.

The UK department store giant said its international business was boosted by a “strong rebound” of activity in its shops in the Republic upon reopening from lockdown restrictions. That said, M&S said it has seen food supply chain issues relating to its Irish shops and incurred around £13m (€15m) in operating costs relating to Ireland due to EU border issues following Brexit.