All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 94
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Abercrombie & Fitch; Marks & Spencer; eBay; Debenhams; Hobbycraft
Retail news round-up July 25, 2013: Abercrombie & Fitch recruitment policy investigated, M&S autumn womenswear launches and eBay tests hire site in the UK.
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NewsTesco outguns upmarket rivals as it tops fresh food poll
Tesco has defied doubters by being ranked the top retailer for fresh food, beating upmarket rivals including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.
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NewsRetailers eye £240m opportunity as royal baby boy arrives
Retailers prepare for a rush of custom following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday, which could kickstart an estimated £243m of spending.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: The changing retail hierarchy - Snakes and Ladders?
Did you know that Asos and Sports Direct combined are now nearly as big as mighty Marks & Spencer in market cap terms?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grocery space race - is it really over?
Food groups are squaring up with their next generation of stores and, despite protestations that the space race is over, some retailers’ plans suggest there is little let up.
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NewsMarks & Spencer describes women's bodyshapes as 'chilli' and 'pearapple'
Some women describe their body shape as a ‘pear’ or an ‘apple’.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What went wrong for Kate Bostock at Asos?
After just six months, Kate Bostock has today resigned from Asos.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Industry leaders - A look back at their legacies
Sir Terry Leahy’s leadership of Tesco has been called into question. We take a look at his track record and those of some of his peers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 4G technology will boost grocery store experience
Amid a roll-out of the 4G network, grocery retailers are leading the way in enhancing their stores with multichannel additions that are predicted to boost sales.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's former boss Sir Rick Greenbury celebrates Christmas early
Marks & Spencer held its Christmas preview last week, when a very famous old face turned up.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer's focus turns to autumn fashion range
Investors are likely to press the pause button on Marks & Spencer for the time being. The retailer’s first-quarter statement came in much as expected.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bonmarché's focus on older fashion pays dividends
Bonmarché revealed pre-tax profit of £10.5m a year after it was acquired through a pre-pack administration deal. Retail Week takes a look at how it delivered the performance.
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NewsDeparting Marks & Spencer veteran Steve Sharp backs Bolland despite clothing sales slide
Departing Marks & Spencer veteran Steve Sharp, who played a key role in defending the audacious attempt to take over the retailer in 2004, has publicly backed beleaguered boss Marc Bolland and the retailer’s management.
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NewsRetailers offer 12,000 training places for young unemployed
The big four are among 100 businesses from across the food and grocery sector that have pledged to reduce youth unemployment.
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Analysis
Marks & Spencer's first quarter: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has today reported a 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to June 29. Retail Week summarises what the analysts say about the performance.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Marks & Spencer's food bestsellers
Marks & Spencer food like-for-likes edged up 1.8% in its first quarter. Retail Week looks at its bestsellers within the food aisles.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Marks & Spencer’s fashion bestsellers
M&S’s fashion sales “showed some improvement” over the first quarter according to boss Marc Bolland. Retail Week looks at its bestsellers over the period.
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NewsMarks & Spencer like-for-likes up 0.3% driven by food business
Marks & Spencer has recorded a 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales in its first quarter driven by food, while general merchandise made some progress.
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NewsFormer M&S 'Knicker Queen' seeks more than £1m compensation
Marks & Spencer’s former “Knicker Queen” Janie Schaffer, who quit after just three months, is seeking more than £1m compensation from the retailer.
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NewsPhase Eight signs up to Whiteley shopping centre
Fashion retailer Phase Eight has signed up to open a 1,518 sq ft store at Hampshire’s new shopping centre, Whiteley.