All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 105
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NewsM&S creates giant union flag from recycled clothes
Marks & Spencer took advantage of the surge of national pride following Team GB’s many Olympics successes to promote its shwopping initiative encouraging consumers to recycle old clothes.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to roll out contactless payment
Marks & Spencer is set to roll out contactless payment in store after a trial at railway station stores.
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NewsRetailers rise from the ashes of last year’s riots
One year on from the riots retailers remain engaged with local communities.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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AnalysisTechnology: The rise of interactive retailing
Retailers are increasingly enhancing the in-store experience through interactive technologies. Liz Morrell looks at what it takes to create a seamless customer journey.
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AnalysisForeign-language websites: What do retailers need to know?
As Debenhams launches a German-language website, is multilingual ecommerce the way forward?
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OpinionComment: M&S must be braver than ever
The repositioning of the food offer worked. Fashion must follow suit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Putting the wow into Marks & Spencer’s womenswear
New fashion chiefs John Dixon and Belinda Earl will need to do more than stock more sleeved dresses.
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OpinionReview: Marks & Spencer iPhone app
Marks & Spencer has launched an iPhone app to complement its existing mobile site and provide a better shopping experience for mobile users.
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OpinionComment: City cautious of Marks & Spencer appointments
The fall in Marks & Spencer’s share price following last week’s update and AGM shows that the retailer has some way to go to convince the City that it is on track.
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NewsMarks & Spencer first bank to offer fee-only service
Marks & Spencer will become the UK’s first bank to offer fee-only current accounts when it launches tomorrow.
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NewsNew design boss Low to join Asda later this year
Marks & Spencer buying and design director Helen Low is to join Asda as its new general manager for design at George in October.
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NewsM&S names new Per Una head of design
Marks & Spencer has appointed Carole Boyes-Weston as head of design for its Per Una and Limited Collection womenswear brands.
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OpinionUnderstanding shoppers is the key to retail success
With all the bad news currently swirling around the retail sector it’s easy to think that everyone is suffering.
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OpinionComment: SOS for M&S
Tuesday’s announcement that first quarter clothing sales at Marks & Spencer were down by 6.8% – their worst trading results in four years – didn’t make for easy listening.
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OpinionBostock exit opens way for fresh focus on style at M&S
After months of damaging speculation, Marks & Spencer has finally disclosed that general merchandise boss Kate Bostock is to leave the business.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Looking ahead to the festive season
As retailers gear up to grab share of seasonal spend, Retail Week takes a look at the festive ranges on offer to excite shoppers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer names Sacha Berendji as new retail director
Marks & Spencer has promoted Sacha Berendji to the pivotal role of director of retail as part of the senior management reshuffle designed to win back ground in clothing.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer fashion: Where did it all go wrong?
M&S’s first quarter general merchandise like-for-like sales slump of 6.8%, though not unexpected, has highlighted how much it has lost its way in fashion.