Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Friday 18 September 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

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GB News, Patrick Christys Tonight Late, 30 July 2026
BBC News, 18 September 2026
BBC One, BBC News at One including, 18 September 2026

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Updated Friday 18 September 2026

Dormant

M&S makes London Fashion Week debut for 100th anniversary

Marks & Spencer has showcased its clothing range at London Fashion Week for the first time, marking its centenary and a revival in its fashion fortunes.

2 channels

Updated Thursday 30 July 2026

Dormant

M&S and Ann Summers launch crotchless knickers

Marks & Spencer has launched a line of crotchless knickers in collaboration with Ann Summers, sparking mixed reactions among customers.

1 channel

What was reported

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Both BBC ONE West and BBC NEWS reported on Marks & Spencer marking 100 years of its clothing range, with a collection presented at London Fashion Week. The coverage highlighted the retailer's archive in Leeds, which includes a pair of 1930s beach pyjamas and a bra from around 1928. The reports noted that M&S lost its edge in the 1990s, leading to years of declining clothing sales, but has since recovered. They described the current period as a significant turnaround in UK retail, with improved style perception and popularity among influencers. A vintage menswear jacket was also reissued as part of the new collection.

Key Claims by Channel

Claim
Reported by all 2 channels
M&S's clothing range marked its centenary alongside the brand's debut at London Fashion Week.
The M&S collection reissues vintage archive pieces, including a jacket originally designed as menswear. Reported by BBC One
After years of declining clothing sales following a loss of brand appeal in the late 1990s, M&S has experienced a major comeback.
The M&S archive in Leeds contains a pair of 1930s beach pyjamas. Reported by BBC News Reported by BBC One
The oldest item in the M&S archive is a bra dating to around 1928. Reported by BBC News
M&S has improved its style perception. Reported by BBC News Reported by BBC One
M&S is now an influencer favourite. Reported by BBC News Reported by BBC One

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Timeline

Where this topic appeared. Cells show coverage time and are darker when there was more coverage.

Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Friday 18 September 2026 — 3m 12s 2.7% 3m 16s 3.4% —————
Thursday 30 July 2026 ————— 3m 4.0% ——