All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 101
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NewsRetailers call for extended Sunday Christmas trading
Retailers push for longer opening hours on the Sunday before Christmas to cope with last-minute rush.
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OpinionComment: Primark and Marks & Spencer square up
Marks & Spencer managed to please with Tuesday’s interims, but primarily because of relief that the results were not as bad as expected.
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NewsOcado non-food boss Simon Belsham returns to Tesco
Ocado non-food director Simon Belsham has left the online grocer just 18 months after joining the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Marks & Spencer fashion - there's still a lot to do
Marks & Spencer’s first half results highlighted what a job Belinda Earl et al have ahead of them.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Marks & Spencer found the sweet spot in food?
Marks & Spencer today reported a 1.1% like-for-like uplift in first half food sales with growth stepping up from 0.6% in the first quarter to 1.6% in the second. Retail Week takes a look at how the food division has achieved growth while its general merchandise arm struggles.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: What can Marc Bolland do to improve confidence in M&S?
If you were CEO Marc Bolland what would you do to improve investor confidence in the ability of M&S to turnaround its underperformance?
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AnalysisJanie Schaffer: Who is Marks & Spencer's "Knicker Queen"?
Marks & Spencer has poached Victoria’s Secret chief creative officer Janie Schaffer to join in early 2013 as director of lingerie and beauty. Who is she and why is she dubbed “The Knicker Queen”?
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NewsMarks & Spencer profits fall 10%
Marks & Spencer posted a 10% slump in pre-tax profit to £290m in the 26 weeks ended September 29 as the first quarter trading was hit by unseasonably wet weather.
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NewsMarks & Spencer raids Victoria's Secret for new lingerie boss
Marks & Spencer has appointed hired Victoria’s Secret chief creative officer Janie Shaffer to be its director of lingerie and beauty.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils Christmas TV advert
Marks & Spencer is to launch its new Christmas TV advert for its clothing range on Wednesday.
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OpinionComment: Death and business rates
Two subjects are head and shoulders above all others in retail currently - and death is not one of them
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer - Last mover advantage?
Could it be to Marks & Spencer’s advantage that it is building a new operating platform just as its core customer base is moving rapidly online?
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OpinionComment: Retailers must change to master multichannel
Multichannel retailing has been in the spotlight this week. The glare fell most prominently on Apple following news it has parted company with its retail boss John Browett.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to push button on European online roll-out
Marks & Spencer is launching local transactional websites in four new European territories next month.
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AnalysisRetail Week Etail Power List: 03. Laura Wade-Gery
Executive director, multichannel ecommerce Marks & Spencer (2011 rank: 3)
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NewsMarks & Spencer offers free next day collection in stores
Marks & Spencer has launched a free next day collection service in stores as it bolsters its multichannel offer.
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OpinionComment: Stores - the only way is down(sizing)
Closing stores and increasing online activities may sound attractive, but is it realistic or possible?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Olympic legacy for supply chain
New supply chain ideas tried out at the London 2012 Olympics could change the way retailers operate in the UK. Alison Clements finds out what lessons have been learnt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain's super energy savers
Creating a more environmentally friendly supply chain can go hand in hand with reducing costs, as retailers find new ways to drive efficiencies. Matthew Valentine looks at some innovative approaches.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Asos would be a good acquisition for Amazon
The news Amazon has considered acquiring Asos was questioned by analysts today given the US etail giant could have made the move long before the fashion etailer grew to be valued at nearly £2bn. Retail Week takes a look at why Asos could still make a good buy for Amazon.