Marks & Spencer Recovers from Cyber-Attack with Profit Increase

• Marks & Spencer's profits increased to £355m in the six months to 26 September, up from £3.4m a year ago.
• The retailer experienced a cyber-attack last year that disrupted its website and affected clothing sales.
• Sales and profit from clothing and homeware remain below levels from two years ago.
• Grocery sales during the summer contributed to the retailer's recovery.
• Marks & Spencer states that the brand is in good health despite the lingering effects of the cyber-attack.