All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 21
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Range Preview
Range preview: M&S summer wine and spirits 2021
Summer getaways abroad may be off the cards for the moment, but M&S has unveiled its summer range of wine and spirits to help shoppers travel the world via the booze aisle instead
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Comment and Opinion
M&S will have to fight hard to keep Cuthbert the Caterpillar locked up
Aldi has been brazen about its copycat cake. That’s likely to increase, rather than decrease, its chances of winning in the courtroom
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News
M&S sues Aldi over Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake’s similarities to Colin
M&S claims Cuthbert amounts to trademark infringement and is demanding Aldi remove the product from sale
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Analysis and Features
What does the reopening mean for food and drink stocks?
With the FTSE250 at pre-Covid levels, and the FTSE350 actually trading higher, we look at how grocery, retail, leisure and food to go stocks have fared
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News
M&S relaunching ‘Fresh Market Update’ TV ad campaign
The latest campaign will see M&S introducing 30 million bees to 28 partner farms this summer
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Comment and Opinion
Supermarkets can’t use the pandemic as an excuse for poor digital experiences
Supermarket websites are creating friction that is completely avoidable, says Carl Uminski, COO at digital product agency Somo
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News
FareShare scours supply chain for new head of food as Jo Dyson steps down
Dyson, who joined FareShare in 2018, began her career as a buyer for Sainsbury’s
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News
Over 5,000 sign-ups for M&S’s online network for former staff
The new platform was introduced for former M&S staff to share memories and images from their time working for the business
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Analysis and Features
Mother’s Day 2021: what the supermarkets have planned
It will certainly be a Mother’s Day with fewer cuddles, but here’s what the supermarkets are doing to make sure it’s not short of breakfasts in bed, beautiful blooms and sweet treats
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News
M&S to downsize Marble Arch flagship store
M&S envisages the smaller store will continue to offer a broad range of groceries, clothing and homeware
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News
M&S forms in-house marketing communications team
The shake-up means the retailer’s retainer contract with Grey London will come to an end in April
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News
M&S introduces 360 work placements for young people
The retailer is offering six-month placements rotating trainees across its Food Halls, back-of-house operations, hospitality and Clothing & Home departments
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News
M&S launches online network for former staff
The network, called ’M&S Family’, will feature interviews with alumni colleagues and stories from former teams
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News
Mash Direct sees Irish listings boom amid Brexit border chaos
Eight of the Northern Irish grower’s prepared veg lines went on sale across M&S’s 18 stores in the Republic of Ireland last week
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News
Shareholders accuse Tesco of failing in fight against obesity
The shareholders are calling on Tesco to set targets to increase the proportion of healthy products on its shelves
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Comment and Opinion
Industry must look inwards on food waste before criticising consumers
As the UK’s inaugural food waste week approaches, thousands of tonnes of edible produce is still ending up as animal feed or going to AD
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News
M&S hosts virtual Valentine’s food and drink event
Sparks Live attendees will get tips for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home from Fred Sirieix
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News
Supermarkets and suppliers back ‘huge’ week of action on food waste
Asda, Co-op, KFC, M&S, Premier Foods, Sodexo, Unilever and Waitrose are backing the event
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News
M&S launches first own-label baby care range
The 19-strong Little Smiles range includes nappies, baby wipes, bubble bath, cotton wool balls and body lotion
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Analysis and Features
Is it the right time for fmcg brands and retailers to start TikTok?
As user-generated content and clever campaigns have proven, there is a huge breadth of opportunity for grocery