All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 55
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Analysis
Retail Week Buzz: House of Fraser IT boss Julian Burnett’s priorities
We take a look at House of Fraser IT boss Julian Burnett’s priorities ahead of his keynote at Retail Week Buzz on September 15.
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News
Retail Week Buzz is everything you need to know about retail success today
Retail Week Buzz will explore the new approach retailers must take to succeed in today’s cross-channel world.
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News
Hot weather and Olympics generate best supermarket sales in three years
Supermarket sales were at their best for three years in the four weeks to August 13, but big four giant Asda saw its market share continue to fall.
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Analysis
Online secret shopper: Three ways M&S can engage with customers
Following another M&S clothing sales fall (8.9% – the biggest in 10 years), what role can online play in engaging customers to drive growth?
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retailers capitalise on Pinterest's growing popularity?
As Burberry partners with Pinterest and it adds promoted videos to its advertising offer, how can retailers use the platform to boost sales?
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Analysis
Analysis: Will UK department stores follow Macy’s lead and shut stores?
Macy’s decision to shutter 100 of its shops across the US created shockwaves last week, despite its recent poor financial performance.
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Analysis
Analysis: Eight retail jobs you might never have thought existed
Whether it’s tasting mince pies all year long or untangling Christmas lights, we’ve uncovered some of the most unusual jobs in retail.
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News
Marks & Spencer boss pledges support to Be Inspired campaign
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe is the latest in a line of top retail chiefs to become an ambassador for Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign.
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Analysis
Analysis: What's so special about Ocado’s grocery technology?
Ocado boasts of its ecommerce and fulfilment platform capability – how does the technology work and who could benefit from using it?
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Opinion
Opinion: M&S's turnaround relies on shopfloor insight, not just Mrs M&S
If the past week’s headlines around Sports Direct and BHS remind us of anything, it’s that business success starts with your employees.
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Data
Data: The top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
June 2016: Amazon tops IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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Gallery
Christmas in July 2016: Fashion retailers opt for traditional takes on party wear
As is customary in July, fashion retailers have been showing off the pieces they think will make an impact this Christmas.
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Opinion
This week in retail: Zalando results expected to highlight growth in online fashion
In the same way retailers study Asos as a pioneer and innovator, they should take interest in Zalando, which updates on financials tomorrow.
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Analysis
Analysis: China – the secrets to retail success in cracking the market
China is a tempting growth proposition for many retailers, but they need to take a very savvy approach when it comes to expanding there.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail News on M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more
Retail round-up: M&S boss pledges to revive clothing business; Sainsbury's and Tesco in health scare; M&S Christmas food.
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News
M&S boss Rowe warns 7,000 staff could face pay cuts amid 'tough decisions'
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has warned that pay for 7,000 workers could be cut as he grapples with “tough decisions” at the helm.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Austin Reed, Amazon and more
Retail round-up: Austin Reed creditors to suffer big losses, Britain’s top retail groups demand rate cut, Amazon tests delivery drones
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News
House of Fraser confirms start date for Harding replacement Walmsley
House of Fraser has confirmed that former Marks & Spencer digital director David Walmsley will join the business at the end of August.
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Analysis
Analysis: After Brexit, who will be retail's winners and losers?
Retailers across the UK have been left to ponder an uncertain future following the country’s shock vote to leave the European Union.
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Video
The Retail Week: M&S, Sainsbury's drops Netto and Andy Street for mayor
The team discusses the drop in M&S’s sales, Sainsbury’s ending its partnership with Netto and a rumoured move to politics for the John Lewis boss.