All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 155
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News
M&S to rein in capital investment
Marks & Spencer is likely to slow its mammoth capital investment programme after posting disappointing third-quarter sales this week.
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Opinion
M&S is symptom of wider illness
When Marks & Spencer launched what looked like an unplanned 20 per cent off alcohol promotion the weekend before Christmas, it was a sign that the festive build-up wasn’t going to plan.
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News
M&S chiefs snap up shares after Christmas disappointment
Marks & Spencer directors have ramped up their shareholdings, sending a message to investors that they remain convinced of the retailer’s strength following reaction to today’s trading update.
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Marks & Spencer's shares tumble after poor festive sales
High street bellwether Marks & Spencer has posted poor Christmas trading figures, sending its share price spiralling – down 18 per cent in early trading.
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AnalysisMinimum wage, minimum effort
Retailers have always prided themselves on paying their workers above the minimum wage. But, with the rate racing ahead of inflation, they are struggling to keep pace. Liz Morrell reports
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News
Stuart Rose knighted as retailers gain honours
The contribution of retailers to the economy and the country as a whole has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
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AnalysisPromises, promises: retailers fulfilling pre-Christmas online orders
Fulfilling online orders placed just days before Christmas sounds like a nightmare but, as Charlotte Dennis-Jones discovers, plenty of retailers believe that it can be done
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News
Davies: learn lessons from hardest season in eight years
George Davies has told retailers to learn lessons about their businesses during the current tough trading conditions.
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Analysis
New kid on the block
No one thought Glasgow needed the Silverburn centre, but now it’s open, how is it faring? Ben Cooper takes a trip north to investigate
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Analysis
Where’s the festive spirit?
Running a first-class store operation during the Christmas period is a challenge. Charlotte Dennis-Jones takes a walk down Oxford Street with Itim Consulting partner Simon Puryerto give their verdict on which retailers are holding up best under the festive pressure this year
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News
Fears for new year take shine off upbeat week for general retailers
General retailers were the week’s beneficiaries as they outperformed their food peers and the FTSE. Lower interest rates were welcomed, but analysts remained downbeat about prospects.
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News
Top retailers join environmental initiative
Retail giants Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Ikea are among a raft of high-profile companies to join a new environmental initiative launched by the Mayor of London.
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News
M&S consults Criado-Perez about China move
Marks & Spencer has been consulting former Safeway chief executive Carlos Criado-Perez about M&S’ ambitious expansion plans for China, according to a report in The Times.
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News
M&S unveils Pantheon store refit
Marks & Spencer completed the refurbishment of its Pantheon store at the eastern end of Oxford Street last week.
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AnalysisChristmas ads: Let battle commence
Compelling Christmas ads can make or break a retailer’s festive season. Katie Kilgallen and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Bobby Hui settle in front of the TV to analyse this year’s efforts
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News
Tesco shakes off tough trading as list of casualties gets longer
Once again, Tesco has proven itself immune to grisly trading conditions afflicting the sector.
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News
M&S shortlists trio for Indian venture
Indian businesses Mahindra, Trent and Lodha & Co are on Marks & Spencer’s shortlist of potential Indian joint venture partners, it is understood.
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News
M&S seals deal to anchor centre in Newport
Marks & Spencer has signed to anchor the northern end of Modus’ Friars Walk development at Newport in South Wales.