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M&S slammed after announcing 'positive' change to all of its tills and checkouts
07.03.2022 - 17:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
High street giant M&S has found itself in hot water with some shoppers after sharing an important update about its checkouts.
Posting on social media, the retailer updated shoppers on what it is doing for the people in Ukraine to help support them while at war with Russia.
As part of its efforts, M&S will now allow shoppers to donate to Ukraine at the checkout.
The Marks and Spencer Facebook post read: "We want to do everything we can to support the children and families of Ukraine.
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"That's why we are building on our existing support with a £1.5m package to help families in need.
"We are donating £500,000 to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). We are donating 20,000 items of winter clothing that families need.
"We have allocated £500,000 to support UNICEF through matched colleague fundraising and double Sparks donations. And you can show your support too.
"From this weekend, we'll be activating giving at our till-points, and at M&S.com. Sparks customers can select UNICEF UK as their chosen charity, and we will make double donations every time you shop at M&S."
While thousands of people praised the announcement, others criticised M&S for 'not going far enough'.
Rachel Weeks slammed: "But you also need to close all your Russian branches, stopping shipments does not go far enough."
Vyv Hogg reasoned: "It makes me so sad that a positive gesture is slammed by so many people. It may not be perfect but it’s something and surely that’s better than doing nothing?"
Lesley Stickings also chimed back: "As I read some of these comments I can’t believe the negativity of these people. WELL DONE M&S!! You have done what you are
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