How Marks & Spencer transformed from a Leeds market stall to a retail giant Michael Marks began the company in Kirkgate market with the slogan 'Don't ask the price, it’s a penny' Get the latest Yorkshire breaking news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info