All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 132
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NewsMarks & Spencer celebrates return to like-for-like growth in food as profits rise
Marks & Spencer has reported a return to annual like-for-like growth at its food arm for the first time since 2007, an increased clothing market share and a profits rise.
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NewsMarks & Spencer set to unveil 4% rise in annual pre-tax profits
Marks & Spencer is expected to unveil a 4% rise in full-year pre-tax profits to £628m tomorrow, according to reports.
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Fashion chains to hike autumn prices up to 8%
Fashion retailers have called time on deflation and are set to hike prices by up to 8% for autumn as they contend with volatile currencies, higher commodity costs and the likelihood that VAT will rise.
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NewsM&S recruits 1966 World Cup winners to front menswear campaign
Marks & Spencer will launch a new menswear advertising campaign on Friday, featuring players from the 1966 World Cup-winning England team as well as members of the current England squad.
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NewsRetailers to battle for premium market share
The premium end of the market is set to take over from value as the biggest battle ground for market share, according to market analyst Verdict.
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NewsM&S confident of profits from mobile shoppers
Marks & Spencer expects its optimised website for mobile phones to become profitable “very quickly” as its customers take advantage of the convenience of the offer.
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NewsBrokers look for continuity at M&S
Analysts took a relaxed approach to news that finance boss Ian Dyson is leaving Marks & Spencer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer outlines pension funding plan
Marks & Spencer has outlined the plan for its £800m pension scheme funding plan.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose admits he considered taking M&S private
Sir Stuart Rose, the chairman of Marks & Spencer, has admitted he considered taking the chain private to allow it to concentrate on long-term planning.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches mobile-optimised website
Marks & Spencer has launched a new version of its website optimised for use on mobile phones.
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NewsMarks & Spencer opens first Hong Kong food store
Marks & Spencer opened its first Hong Kong standalone food store today after a successful trial of its Food to Go range in four shops there.
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NewsRetail stock buoyant despite election fears
Retail shares were among the better performers as economic turmoil in Greece and political uncertainty ahead of the general election here took a toll on the market overall.
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NewsIan Dyson quits M&S on Marc Bolland’s second day
Ian Dyson, the Marks & Spencer finance director who was passed over as successor to chief executive Sir Stuart Rose, has revealed that he is leaving the retailer.
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AnalysisWhat’s waiting in Marc Bolland’s in-tray at M&S?
Dutchman Marc Bolland takes the reins this week at M&S. We look at the big questions facing him as he moves into the Paddington hot seat
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NewsIan Dyson leaves Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has announced the departure of finance director Ian Dyson, just a day after Marc Bolland joined as chief executive.
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OpinionReflections on Lakeside
It may be one of the older regional shopping centres, but the refurbished Lakeside looks good - with a few quibbles.
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Opinion
Not just any new boss
There won’t have been many people around at Marks & Spencer’s Paddington head office yesterday, but new chief executive Marc Bolland was.
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NewsWestfield Stratford signs raft of retailers
Westfield has said it has made “excellent progress” at its Stratford shopping centre, with a raft of signings including Primark, Topshop and H&M.
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Opinion
Marks and Marks (and Marcs)
I’ve heard the names Peter Marks and Sir Ken Morrison used in the same breath a few times lately.