All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 154
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Opinion
A rest is as good as a change
Spend a little time talking to almost any design consultancy and it probably won't be long before you hear one of two things.
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Opinion
The Retail Week - February 15, 2008
Marks & Spencer’s decision to distribute 800,000 money-off vouchers to staff and company pensioners set tongues wagging earlier this week.
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Opinion
Is love in the air?
On today of all days, talk of a love affair seems appropriate. And the subject? The British shoppers’ affection for overseas retailers.
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News
M&S picks ex-Evans boss to head lingerie
Marks & Spencer has snapped up former Evans brand director Frances Russell for the new role of trading director for its market-leading lingerie business.
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News
City remains cautious over retail as shares lose regained ground
General retailers’ share price rises of recent weeks looked like a dead cat bounce as they slipped back over the week, although food groups managed an increase following their decline since the start of the year.
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M&S voucher drive sparks stock fears
Marks & Spencer has distributed 800,000 discount vouchers offering 20 per cent off clothing, food and homewares this weekend as the retailer attempts to drive sales in the final weeks of its financial year, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph .
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Westfield London scheme on course for Christmas
Developer Westfield has confirmed that it is on schedule to open its White City shopping centre by Christmas as it hands over an anchor spot to Marks & Spencer to fit out.
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AnalysisReturns policies: 28 days later
A liberal returns policy can encourage loyal customers, but, if too relaxed, it can be abused and eat into profits. It’s all about striking the right balance, says Liz Morrell
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News
M&S puts squeeze on suppliers
Marks & Spencer was reported today of demanding bigger price discounts from its suppliers, only a couple of weeks after its sales fell.
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Analysis
The importance of being earnest
So many retailers are jumping on the eco bandwagon that shoppers are becoming sceptical about the credibility of their promises. Katie Kilgallen says delivering on commitments will be crucial to keep them on side
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News
Retailers are still overlooking IT security risks
Retailers are still not taking IT security seriously enough, according to research by Deloitte.
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News
Marks & Spencer bans cheques
Marks & Spencer is the latest retailer to stop accepting cheques at its cash desks.
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Marks & Spencer in data breach over stolen laptop
Marks & Spencer has been found in breach of data protection rules after a laptop containing the information of 26,000 employees was stolen from a contractor’s home.
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Marks & Spencer in talks over Sephora shop-in-shops
Marks & Spencer has held talks with French beauty retailer Sephora about opening cosmetics and perfume shop-in-shops in the UK giant’s stores.
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News
Paxman attacks M&S smalls
Sir Stuart Rose is set to talk pants with BBC’s inquisitor-in-chief Jeremy Paxman following an e-mail from the Newsnight presenter.
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AnalysisThe end of the affair?
The City has fallen out of love with retail, as share prices tumble on the back of disappointing Christmas trading. George MacDonald asks whether it is a trial separation or a case for divorce
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News
M&S fills second anchor spot at Leeds scheme
Marks & Spencer has signed as the second anchor at Hammerson and Town Centre Securities’ Eastgate Quarters scheme in Leeds.
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Opinion
London could fuel the UK
Last week, Sir Stuart Rose sent shivers through the City when Marks & Spencer reported downbeat sales for the Christmas period.
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News
Shares take beating as festive casualties arise
Quoted retailers suffered an unhappy new year as shocking profit warnings and panic about prospects destroyed value.
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AnalysisOn the back foot
2007 was another tough year for specialist shoe retailers and more recent news of floundering footwear players has done little to assuage fears for the new year. But, as Jennifer Creevy discovers, there is still a place for those with the right offer