All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 82
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer full-year results: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer posted a full-year pre-tax profit fall of 3.9% this morning. Retail Week highlights what the analysts say about today’s update.
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NewsMarks & Spencer general merchandise sales hit by web launch as profits dip
Marks & Spencer full-year pre-tax profit dipped 3.9% and it warned general merchandise sales had faltered in its new financial year.
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AnalysisPeople: Ecommerce and tech execs in high demand as several change jobs
There was significant movement in the market for in-demand ecommerce executives in April with Jaeger, Supergroup and Levi Strauss all making senior appointments.
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GalleryStore gallery: Marks & Spencer unveils a new-look menswear department
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new-look menswear department at Bluewater. Head of store design Teresa Clark talks about the change.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, footfall and Hotel Chocolat
Retail news round-up on May 19, 2014: M&S set to record 8% dip in annual profits, UK high street footfall in April falls 0.1% despite Easter break, Hotel Chocolat unveils plans to snap up £10m worth of bonds
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OpinionComment: M&S website is its flagship store, as balance shifts to digital
As digital commerce continues to grow, many retailers are beginning to set objectives aimed at balancing sales between bricks and clicks.
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NewsVideo: M&S trials digital touchscreens on Marble Arch store front
Marks & Spencer has installed interactive touchscreens on the front of its Marble Arch stores to publicise its new website and grab the attention of passers-by.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How UK retail is embracing Israeli innovation
Israel is rivaling Silicon Valley in developing innovative technology and retailers are capitalising on the country’s bustling start-up scene.
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OpinionComment: Renew and revamp, it’s the only way forward
Stores and shopping centres that fail to take a critical look at themselves and evolve with industry trends are doomed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Emerging retail technology uncovers crucial customer insights
From speak-to-locate apps to geofencing systems, retailers are using cutting-edge technology to make customer insights central.
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NewsMarks & Spencer aims for online to be as profitable as stores within three years
Marks & Spencer is targeting its online business to be at least as profitable as its stores division within three years.
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OpinionComment: How to ensure retail tech labs are successful
Tesco, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis are all using technology laboratories designed to tap in to the sorts of innovation that is driving retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasingly complementary nature of retail and leisure
Leisure options at retail parks are becoming more sophisticated as landlords realise the sector’s vitality and retailers enjoy extended trading hours.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pan-European retailers look to secondary cities for expansion
Finding the right space in Europe’s capitals has become increasingly difficult, opening up an opportunity for the continent’s regional cities.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shoe Zone, Morrisons, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on April 28, 2014: Shoe Zone to raise £50m with IPO, Morrisons to begin delivering in London, M&S to push newly relaunched website, Oddbins plans to treble store estate, Tesco to add more expertise on to the board
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OpinionComment: Next profits outstrip Marks & Spencer thanks to online boom
Next posted £695m pre-tax profit to the end of January, bucking the trend of flat or declining growth faced by many retailers.
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AnalysisConquering the US: Retail successes and failures
As Primark reveals its plans to make its Stateside debut with a store in Boston in 2015, Retail Week takes a look at how British retailers have fared across the pond.
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OpinionComment: Guaranteed footfall driver Primark lights up East Ham high street
East Ham high street plays host to thriving value chains, with Primark taking the prize for best-looking shop on the street.
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NewsMarks & Spencer comes to the rescue for Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell, ex-communications and strategy director for Tony Blair, found himself in a pickle last week on his way to a formal event.
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NewsTop Marks & Spencer online manager leaves to join Target
A senior member of Marks & Spencer’s dotcom team has left to join Australian retailer target.