M&S resumes online orders after devastating cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has resumed online orders more than six weeks after it was crippled by a cyber attack.
The retailer said in an update on Tuesday that some of its 'best-selling fashion ranges' are now available online for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales.
It said more of its fashion, home and beauty products would be added to its online shop each day, after the hack left its website unable to take orders since April.
Orders to Northern Ireland and click and collect would come back into operation in the coming weeks, the retailer said.
It added: 'Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us.'
Bosses warned last month that the cyber attack is expected to wipe £300m from profits, as food sales have been hammered after the hack reduced availability across its stores.
The cyber attack on M&S has been blamed on a gang known as Scattered Spider, a group believed to be made up of British and American teenage hackers that has targeted businesses around the world. The hackers have also been blamed for a cyber attack on the Co-op.
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