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  "path": "/trends-spotlights/2026/02/25/309765/pinoys-reflect-marks-and-spencer-exits-four-decades/",
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  "textContent": "For many Filipino shoppers, the announced departure of British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is more than a business decision. It is the loss of a store tied to family routines, holiday traditions and personal milestones. Stores Specialists Inc., which operates Marks and Spencer in the Philippines, said the brand will cease operations by May, with […]\n\nThe post Filipino shoppers lament loss as Marks & Spencer exits after 40 years appeared first on Interaksyon.",
  "title": "Filipino shoppers lament loss as Marks & Spencer exits after 40 years"
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