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M&S shoppers have just hours left to get school uniform deal
Marks and Spencer's back-to-school sale, offering 20% off uniforms, ends today. With most children heading back next week, shoppers can grab deals like £7.20 three-packs of shirts, while the retailer touts durability and a 100-day returns policy.
M&S back-to-school sale ends today: 20% off uniforms as kids return next week
Marks and Spencer shoppers have only a few hours left to take advantage of the retailer’s back-to-school sale, which offers 20% off the entire uniform range. The promotion, which launched earlier this month, ends at the close of today, according to the company.
With most children returning to school next week, families are scrambling for last-minute uniform essentials. M&S is promoting savings across all items, from jumpers to shoes, with many pieces available in multipacks. Highlights include a three-pack of school shirts at £7.20, Unisex Sports School Shorts from £3.20, and a two-pack of Unisex Polo Shirts at £3.60. Unisex jumpers start at £4.80, pinafores at £6.40, and trousers from £8.80.
The sale comes amid customer interest on social media and parenting forums, where some had wondered whether the discount would return before September. One parent posted on Mumsnet: “I’ve heard a few people say they don’t think M&S are doing 20 per cent off school uniforms this year.”
M&S emphasises that its school uniform is built to last, designed to pass a “hand-me-down” quality test so it can be worn by younger siblings after being outgrown. The range features durable fabrics, adjustable waistbands, and crease-resistant materials, with some items incorporating stain-resistant technology. The retailer also offers an extended 100-day returns period on school uniform purchases.
For families looking to stretch their budgets, experts suggest checking school rules before buying, shopping around, considering second-hand options, and buying multipacks. One tip: mix discounted supermarket basics with carefully chosen second-hand branded items for the biggest savings. Specialist retailers like SOCKSHOP also offer low-cost school socks and tights in black, white, and grey, with multi-buy deals.
The full M&S uniform range is available on its website until the sale ends today.
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Lancashire Telegraph
Framing: Headline emphasizes the urgency of the deal ending 'in hours' and focuses on M&S shoppers; it leaves out the exact percentage discount (20% off) and details about the range. — Helpful and informative, with a slight celebratory tone regarding the offer's return; e.g., 'It's a welcome return for the popular Marks and Spencer offer.'
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M&S school uniform deal is ending soon (within hours)
Customers had taken to social media and parenting sites, including Mumsnet, asking if the 20% off offer would return before September
One parent posted on Mumsnet: 'I’ve heard a few people say they don’t think M&S are doing 20 per cent off school uniforms this year.'
M&S school uniform is designed to pass the 'hand-me-down' quality test
M&S offers an extended 100-day returns period on school uniform
Multipacks start from £7
Specific prices: 3-pack polos £7, 2-pack trousers £11, 3-pack shirts £10, 2-pack jumpers £11, 2-pack skirts £10
SOCKSHOP offers children's school socks and tights with multi-buy deals, including kids' bamboo plain and striped socks at £1.99 a pair or five for £4.99
Framing: Headline emphasizes the time limit ('HOURS left') and the specific discount (20% off), focusing on urgency and savings. — Urgent and promotional; e.g., 'Shoppers are advised to hurry to snap up major savings.'
Facts Included:
M&S shoppers have just hours left to get 20% off school uniform in the back-to-school sale.
Shoppers advised to hurry to get major savings including a £7.20 three-pack of school shirts.
The majority of kids head back to school next week.
M&S sale started earlier this month.
Deals include multipacks and other items.
Unisex Sports School Shorts from £3.20.
Unisex school shirts £3.60 for a three-pack.
Unisex school jumpers from £4.80.
Pinafores from £5.60.
Trousers from £8.80.
Full uniform range available via the M&S website.
Uniform designed to pass the 'hand-me-down' quality test.
Extended 100-day returns period on school uniform.
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ClaimMarks and Spencer shoppers have until the end of the day to get 20% off in the back-to-school sale.
ClaimM&S school uniform includes multipacks, with options like a 3-pack of polos at £7, a 2-pack of trousers at £11, a 3-pack of shirts at £10, a 2-pack of jumpers at £11, and a 2-pack of skirts at £10.
ClaimFive ways to save on school uniform include checking school rules, shopping around, looking for second-hand uniform, buying bundles, and checking measurements before buying second-hand.