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M&S to sell two million items for a penny

By Lucy Hutchings on Thursday 14 May 2009

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Marie Claire Fashion News: Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer is celebrating its 125-year anniversary, by turning back the clock, and its prices too.

As a birthday present to its customers, the high street giant is looking back to its penny bazaar roots, and for three days only will sell two million items for just 1p each.

Three hundred M&S stores will take part in the celebrations, each selling 20 products for the miniscule price point, which includes everything from jewellery to knickers, cufflinks, luggage tags, tea towels, ties and socks.

A polka dot scarf, usually £12 is included in the mix, as is a teardrop earring and necklace set, normally priced at £9.50.

Shoppers will only be allowed five items each, and in anticipation of a flurry of eager bargain hunters, M&S has announced that extra security staff will be drafted in to man the stalls.

Sir Stuart Rose, M&S's chairman commented, ''It's been a tough year for us all but people are fed up with being fed up and we wanted to give our customers a real treat.'

He added: 'M&S started off in life as a penny bazaar back in 1884, so what better way to share our birthday with our customers than offering them the chance to choose M&S products for just one penny?'

Not only a treat for customers, the scheme is charitable too, with all the money raised from the bazaars going to M&S's 125 Charity Challenge, an initiative hoping to raise £1.25million for local and regional charities.

The event starts on Wednesday 20 May, with an official launch at its Marble Arch flagship, where Twiggy will be on hand to kick off proceedings.

Thursday 14 May 2009

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Can you just imagine the 'cattle-crush?'
Comment by Gail on May 14 13:48

Hi there,

I have been a loyal shopper of M&S for over 30 years. I live in the republin of Ireland, will this fantastic event be taking place in the Dublin or Enniskillen or Liffy Valley M&S ?

I hope so.
Comment by Irene Reynolds on May 14 14:11

As a keen Marks & Spencer shopper can you tell us where in the country the products for sale at a penny will be
Comment by Jill Watson on May 14 15:43

You could ask a member of staff which will be the nearest store to you. They should know..
Comment by fran on May 14 20:54

Hi I just love M&S can you tell me when the sale is on at Lakeside Thurrock Essex can't wait
Comment by Katie on May 14 22:36