M&S strips down smalls

Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose is keeping a close eye on the bottom line. He has stripped down the retailer's lingerie offer for spring/summer to four core ranges - Ceriso, Truly You, Body and Adored - after shoppers complained it was too confusing. New range Body (pictured) is designed to banish VPL for good and is being rolled out now. The troubled retailer showcased its spring ranges this week, including the first offering from the Limited Collection, minus its creator Yasmin Yusuf. However, Yusuf, who resurfaced this week as chief executive of hippy-chic womenswear chain East, wished M&S all the best. 'I still believe it's a great brand,' she said.