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Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
M&S' 'cutest' £8 Percy Pig item with 'shimmering' effect 'impossible to resist'
Percy Pig fans praised the 'lovely' £8 item that impressed one shopper so much they purchased it as a gift and kept it M&S shoppers are loving a "shimmering" £8 Percy Pig product that fans say is "impossible to resist." The retailer's Percy Pig Bath Elixir has gone down a treat with customers, causing a stir on social media. The themed product has been featured in various viral social media posts, including a recent Facebook post by Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK. The Facebook page told shoppers: "Shimmering Percy Pig Bubble Bath found at M&S." Elsewhere, UK Supermarket Offers & Deals This Week by Dansway also highlighted the bubble bath. The post said: "How cool is this Shimmering Percy Pig Bubble Bath that is available at M&S…." and viewers loved what they saw. Replying to the posts, fans couldn't wait to try the product. One excited shopper said: "This is just the cutest." A second Percy Pig fan replied: "How beautiful I love this thanks so much for sharing." A third wrote: "I want this!!" A similar comment read: "We need." Someone else commented: "Omg." Elsewhere, some viewers mistook the bubble bath for a different product. One such reply read: "I thought this was Percy Pig gin." Another viewer echoed this, saying: "I thought that was gin." A product description is available on M&S' website. While the £8 product is out of stock on M&S' site, shoppers can still browse the product details and reviews. M&S says: "This Percy Pig elixir turns bathtime into a sparkling, sweet-scented retreat. "The shimmery bubble bath not only fills the tub with mountains of fluffy bubbles but also creates an irresistible aroma of a freshly opened bag of Percy Pig treats." The Percy Pig Bath Elixir 500ml has received an average rating of 4.8 out of five. One impressed reviewer said: "Fabulous! It's impossible to resist Percy: he never fails to make anyone smile." Someone else gushed: "Bought as a gift and kept it for myself as a Saturday night treat - lovely bottle, lovely colour, lovely scent and bubbly!" Another fan wrote: "Kids will love it, big and small. Great colour in a lovely bottle - smells delicious!" However, a less pleased buyer said: "Brought this to gift to my little cousin who loves Peppa Pig. However, the plastic bottle isn't as substantial as I would like." For shoppers keen to order the product, Ocado offers the M&S Percy Pig Bath Elixir for £8. The description says the bubble bath has caramel, vanilla, and strawberry fragrance notes, among others. Alternatively, shoppers can locate their nearest store here. Similar items listed on M&S' website include This Works' Deep Sleep Beauty Soak for £28, Bloom and Blossom's Bubbles & Sleep Gentle Baby Bubble Bath 500ml for £12, and Cowshed's Sleep Bath Salts 300g for £24. However, several products are currently out of stock online.
Rhyl Journal
10-06-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
M&S online shopping to return after cyber attack shut down
M&S was hit by a major cyber attack back in April with hackers gaining access to the company's IT systems through a third party after 'human error'. Customer personal data, which could have included names, email addresses, postal addresses and dates of birth, was also taken by hackers. As a result of the cyber attack, M&S was forced to pause all online and app orders and temporarily lay off staff at its Castle Donington clothing and homewares logistics centre. Percy Pigs latest victim of M&S cyber attack by teen gang 🐷. Empty shelves - including some wines and beer too. M&S spokeswoman says that to manage the hack it took 'some systems offline' resulting in 'pockets of limited availability'. Stock isn't coming to stores M&S stores have also been left with empty shelves in the past month due to the attack. However, M&S shoppers received good news on Tuesday (June 10) morning, with the retailer revealing it will be bringing back online shopping "this week". In a post on social media, M&S said: "We are bringing back online shopping this week. RECOMMENDED READING: M&S hit by Percy Pig shortage following cyber attack as shoppers left in shock M&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack M&S discontinues popular home range leaving shoppers 'devastated' Is M&S's new Dubai-style chocolate worth £8.50? I did a taste test to find out "A selection of our best selling fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. "More of our fashion, home and beauty products will be added every day and we will resume deliveries to Northern Ireland and Click and Collect in the coming weeks. "Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us."
North Wales Chronicle
10-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
M&S online shopping to return after cyber attack shut down
M&S was hit by a major cyber attack back in April with hackers gaining access to the company's IT systems through a third party after 'human error'. Customer personal data, which could have included names, email addresses, postal addresses and dates of birth, was also taken by hackers. As a result of the cyber attack, M&S was forced to pause all online and app orders and temporarily lay off staff at its Castle Donington clothing and homewares logistics centre. Percy Pigs latest victim of M&S cyber attack by teen gang 🐷. Empty shelves - including some wines and beer too. M&S spokeswoman says that to manage the hack it took 'some systems offline' resulting in 'pockets of limited availability'. Stock isn't coming to stores M&S stores have also been left with empty shelves in the past month due to the attack. However, M&S shoppers received good news on Tuesday (June 10) morning, with the retailer revealing it will be bringing back online shopping "this week". In a post on social media, M&S said: "We are bringing back online shopping this week. RECOMMENDED READING: M&S hit by Percy Pig shortage following cyber attack as shoppers left in shock M&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack M&S discontinues popular home range leaving shoppers 'devastated' Is M&S's new Dubai-style chocolate worth £8.50? I did a taste test to find out "A selection of our best selling fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. "More of our fashion, home and beauty products will be added every day and we will resume deliveries to Northern Ireland and Click and Collect in the coming weeks. "Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us."
South Wales Guardian
10-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
M&S online shopping to return after cyber attack shut down
M&S was hit by a major cyber attack back in April with hackers gaining access to the company's IT systems through a third party after 'human error'. Customer personal data, which could have included names, email addresses, postal addresses and dates of birth, was also taken by hackers. As a result of the cyber attack, M&S was forced to pause all online and app orders and temporarily lay off staff at its Castle Donington clothing and homewares logistics centre. Percy Pigs latest victim of M&S cyber attack by teen gang 🐷. Empty shelves - including some wines and beer too. M&S spokeswoman says that to manage the hack it took 'some systems offline' resulting in 'pockets of limited availability'. Stock isn't coming to stores M&S stores have also been left with empty shelves in the past month due to the attack. However, M&S shoppers received good news on Tuesday (June 10) morning, with the retailer revealing it will be bringing back online shopping "this week". In a post on social media, M&S said: "We are bringing back online shopping this week. RECOMMENDED READING: M&S hit by Percy Pig shortage following cyber attack as shoppers left in shock M&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack M&S discontinues popular home range leaving shoppers 'devastated' Is M&S's new Dubai-style chocolate worth £8.50? I did a taste test to find out "A selection of our best selling fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. "More of our fashion, home and beauty products will be added every day and we will resume deliveries to Northern Ireland and Click and Collect in the coming weeks. "Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us."
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
American tries Percy Pig for first time but makes 'crucial mistake'
Percy Pigs are a beloved British sweet produced by Marks & Spencer, and an American visiting the UK decided to try them among other popular British snacks – but made one 'big mistake' An American tried Percy Pigs for the first time, but made one 'crucial mistake.' The UK boasts several iconic savoury and sweet snacks, including Percy Pig. The beloved pig-shaped gummy treat has been a popular confectionary in the UK for many years, enjoyed by both adults and children. Created by Marks & Spencer (M&S), it has become a favourite for many British people – so much so that visitors to the country will often seek them out. Kevin Escalera, based in Miami, Florida, is a food and travel vlogger who tries popular snacks when visiting different countries. Known as Snack Eating Snacks online, he recently shared a video on TikTok sampling a range of British snacks from crisps to chocolates to sweet treats, like Percy Pig, while visiting the UK. Kevin said: 'We [have] got the Percy the pig fizzy gummies and these are supposedly super popular here. Everyone told me I had to try them.' Taking a bite, he remarked: 'Mmmm, they have a great chew to them, a little sour. These are fantastic gummies and I'm a gummy connoisseur.' Kevin tried the M&S Percy Pig phizzy pigtails, but many TikTok users in the comment section of his post said these are the 'wrong' version of the sweet. One user simply stated: 'Wrong percy pigs.' Another added: 'Should have got the original Percy pigs and not the fizzy tails. Original Percy pigs are an elite sweet.' A third exclaimed: 'No not those Percy's! You needed the classic.' A fourth chimed in: 'No one goes to M&S and buys those Percy pigs.' The original M&S Percy Pig sweets are shaped like smiling pig faces and have a distinctive fruity, sweet taste and chewy texture. They offer a blend of raspberry, grape, elderberry, blackcurrant and mandarin flavours. Percy Pig was launched in stores in 1992 and has since become a cultural phenomenon. Since 2019, the recipe has been changed to remove gelatin, making the sweets suitable for vegetarians. In 2022, beeswax was removed from the ingredients list, so they can now be enjoyed by vegans as well. Percy Pig has become a huge brand with 124,000 followers on Instagram and a notable presence on TikTok. Fans have even been inspired to create their own Percy Pig themed bakes as well as Percy-inspired accessories. In 2024, Percy Pig collaborated with Dr Paw Paw to launch a vegan lip oil formula and a signature Percy scent. The brand has also launched a pink nail polish duo set which dries down to release its exclusive scent. In addition to Percy Pig, Kevin also tried Walkers Monster Munch crisps, prawn cocktail crisps, Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes, Jammie Dodgers and a Cadbury Double Decker chocolate bar. He compared the tea cakes to a mallow bar in the US but was confused about why they're called tea cakes and wondered if you're actually supposed to eat them with tea. Despite the confusion, the food reviewer enjoyed all the British snacks he tried and concluded: 'Overall, England, you guys know your snacks. 'I think England might be at the top of the charts of [all] the countries' snack game(s) that I've tried.'
