All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 87
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NewsMarks & Spencer blames warm weather and discounting for lacklustre quarter
Marks & Spencer has blamed warm weather in October and Christmas discounting for its lacklustre third-quarter performance, which was dragged down by general merchandise sales.
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OpinionComment: Next makes money in the middle market
Next was very much in fashion with shoppers over Christmas, when it posted better than expected sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: WHSmith, Boots Ireland, Marks & Spencer, Liberty
Retail news round-up on January 9, 2014: WHSmith faces revolt over Kate Swann’s pay-off, Boots Retail pre-tax profit jumps 14%, Marks & Spencer third quarter sales hit by warm October, Liberty Christmas sales up 17%
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NewsNew Look like-for-likes rise over Christmas
New Look recorded positive like-for-likes over Christmas when the fashion retailer battled stiff competition across the high street.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks and Spencer, Lush and supermarkets
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2014: Lush posts Christmas sales surge as full year profits fall, Marks & Spencer house broker Citi cuts £10m from annual pre-tax profit forecast, Major supermarket chains to sign up for twice as much warehouse space in 2014
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's and Jigsaw
Retail news round-up on January 6, 2014: Marks & Spencer likely to post disappointing festive sales, Sainsbury’s to stop selling physical media online, Sports Direct comes under fire for encouraging sexism and Jigsaw enjoys Christmas sales jump
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OpinionComment: Retail lessons from Next's Christmas update
A standout Christmas performance from Next puts the retailer in line to rival Marks & Spencer’s profitability this year.
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NewsFootfall edges up in December as price cuts woo shoppers
Footfall edged up 0.6% against last December, according to data specialist Ipsos Retail Performance, as price slashes wooed shoppers to store.
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NewsBurberry and Sainsbury’s top takeover targets in 2014, says UBS
Retailers including Burberry and Sainsbury’s have been tipped as takeover targets next year by investment bank UBS.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Phase Eight and Christmas footfall
Retail news round-up on December 30, 2013: Burberry and Sainsbury’s top takeover targets in 2014, says UBS, Footfall edges up in December as price cuts woo shoppers and Waitrose boss Mark Price questions future of supermarket loyalty cards.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Target, Amazon, Dixons and Harvey Nichols
Retail news round-up on December 24, 2013: Target to be sued over data breach, Amazon expects record festive sales, Dixons introduces Steam Wallet cards and Harvey Nichols eyes Amsterdam opening.
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NewsMarks & Spencer criticised after employee refuses to sell alcohol
Marks & Spencer has been criticised after a Muslim member of staff refused to serve a shopper who wanted to buy alcohol.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on N Brown, Aldi, John Lewis, M&S and Blockbuster
Retail news round-up on December 23, 2013: N Brown hires property agent to seek 20 new stores, Aldi aims to open 650 US stores in five years, John Lewis weekly sales jump 4.2% and M&S apologises after Muslim staff member refuses to serve customer alcohol
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NewsMarks & Spencer to hold flash Sale as high street discounting deepens
Marks & Spencer is to hold a one-day Sale tomorrow as it looks to lure last-minute Christmas shoppers to stores.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Target, Brown Thomas and Betta Living
Retail news round-up on December 19, 2013: Marks & Spencer to launch flash Sale, Target shoppers’ data stolen, Brown Thomas to invest in stores and Betta Living to launch virtual shop.
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NewsRetailers pray for Christmas miracle over final four days
Retailers face a nail-biting Christmas as festive trading goes right to the wire. They hope for a last-minute surge of shoppers, kicked off by payday tomorrow (Friday December 20).
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OpinionComment: Debenhams shares drop after supplier squeeze
Retail stocks across the board edged down over the week as the City suffered a case of nerves that Christmas trading has not fully taken off as hoped for.
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NewsRetailers face nightmare before Christmas as forecasts slashed
Fears are mounting that this Christmas could be disappointing for retailers as the weather, deep discounting and low wage growth impact festive spending.
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AnalysisInfographic: 3 million onesies, 10 million turkeys - Retail's Christmas present to Britain
It’s no secret that Christmas is a make or break time for many retailers, but what’s less well publicised is what retail contributes to the UK’s economic health over the peak period.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to make toy packaging gender netural
Marks & Spencer is to make its toy packaging gender neutral next year, following customer complaints that it promotes gender stereotypes.