All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 120

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    News

    Marks & Spencer strikes design partnership with Sir Terence Conran

    2011-03-24T09:34:00Z

    Marks & Spencer has struck a partnership with legendary designer and retailer Sir Terence Conran to produce an exclusive home collection.

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    News

    M&S use of Interflora as a keyword on Google may be stopped

    2011-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Trademark laws that apply to internet advertising may be due to change as it emerges that Marks & Spencer’s use of Interflora as a Google keyword may be stopped.

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    News

    Video: Marks & Spencer shifts marketing focus

    2011-03-22T08:42:00Z

    Marks & Spencer will tomorrow launch its spring advertising campaign featuring the use of ‘Only at Your M&S’ branding for the first time and including its first menswear TV ad.

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    Analysis

    A tribute to Rose

    2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

    We start our special issue on the retiring Tesco and Marks & Spencer boss by looking at what makes him special, in the words of those who have worked with him, or competed with him.

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    Analysis

    Rose: The man with the plan

    2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Under Sir Stuart Rose’s leadership, Marks & Spencer has developed one of the most comprehensive CSR programmes of any retailer. Charlotte Hardie examines the achievements of Plan A so far.

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    Interview

    Interview: Sir Stuart Rose - Mr M&S

    2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Outspoken, controversial and never dull, Sir Stuart Rose is a retailer’s retailer. He tells George MacDonald about the mess he inherited in 2004, the highs and lows of his time in charge and his plans for the future

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    Analysis

    Not just a campaign

    2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

    The perception of Marks & Spencer has been transformed in the seven years that Sir Stuart was at the helm. Its Your M&S advertising campaign was central to that, says Charlotte Hardie

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    Analysis

    How Leahy transformed Tesco’s business in the UK

    2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Terry Leahy was told Tesco had reached saturation point in the UK. Having developed non food, gone online and moved into services, he’s proved the doubters wrong.

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    Opinion

    Two all-time retail greats

    2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

    At the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011, we recognised the careers of Sir Terry Leahy and Sir Stuart Rose, and this special coverage is dedicated to celebrating their remarkable achievements in this industry.

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    News

    Grocers back Government healthy living pledge

    2011-03-15T09:33:00Z

    The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.

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    News

    Stores shorten Royal Wedding hours

    2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

    Leading retailers are to remain shut on the morning of the Royal Wedding, Friday April 29, and others are considering whether to follow suit.

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    Analysis

    Can you cut it?

    2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

    Cutting staff budgets can be tricky, but can retailers save cash without compromising customer service, asks Charlotte Hardie

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    News

    Brokers believe the ‘worst is over’ for M&S share price

    2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

    Brokers spotted opportunity in Marks & Spencer, despite evidence that clothing and general merchandise retailers continue to suffer tough trading.

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    News

    New plan for Leeds development anchored by M&S and John Lewis

    2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

    Developer Hammerson has resubmitted an outline planning application to Leeds City Council for a 1 million sq ft scheme that was mothballed during the recession.

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    News

    Ex-Sainsbury’s head of clothing joins M&S

    2011-03-10T07:00:00Z

    Former Sainsbury’s head of clothing Sara Bradley is to join Marks & Spencer as head of buying for M&S Brands within the womenswear team.

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    News

    Marks & Spencer poaches Sara Bradley

    2011-03-07T08:53:00Z

    Marks & Spencer is understood to have poached Sara Bradley, former Sainsbury’s clothing boss, who was weeks away from joining Asda.

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    News

    In Focus: Debenhams

    2011-03-04T00:00:00Z

    Ever wondered what Debenhams’ 150 stores would turn over if they achieved similar sales densities to John Lewis’s 29 department stores?

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    Opinion

    M&S machine cranks into gear

    2011-03-04T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer’s appointment of Inditex’s Russian boss Jan Heere as international director, and the poaching of Laura Wade-Gery from Tesco as ecommerce supremo, should benefit the retailer in subtle as well as obvious ways.

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    Analysis

    Jan Heere

    2011-03-03T07:00:00Z

    Having impressed at Inditex’s Russian division with his relationship building it seems M&S couldn’t have picked a better international chief, says Tim Danaher

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    Analysis

    Retail in the Middle East and North Africa

    2011-03-02T07:00:00Z

    Despite unrest and revolution, the emerging markets of the Middle East and North Africa still hold appeal to retailers, but is it worth the risk?