Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 3
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NewsM&S ‘the top performing store-based grocery retailer’ in Christmas ‘golden quarter’
Food sales were up 8.7% in the 13 weeks to 28 December, and 8.9% up on a like for like basis
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Comment & OpinionM&S Oxford Street demolition will be a huge blunder
Orchard House is a handsome 1929 stone building – I’ll bet whatever replaces it will be utilitarian and architecturally meritless, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsM&S backs brain health and mushrooms in new year NPD drive
Two brand new functional food & drink ranges have launched into M&S food halls and Ocado
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: marketing wins, fails and viral stunts
It has been a big year for marketing in the grocery sector, with supermarkets and fmcg brands hoping to drive sales with clever advertising, retail media and of course those all-important promotional stunts
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NewsBritish asparagus in time for Christmas at M&S Hereford
The first British asparagus of the season has been made available for local shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket Christmas and New Year’s Eve opening times
A round-up of all the Christmas and new year opening hours for all the major supermarkets, including Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury’s
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NewsInside M&S documentary returns for third year
The latest documentary, which airs at 8pm on Wednesday on ITV, follows the journey of one of M&S’s biggest store renewals, at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol
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NewsM&S renews partnership with Retail Insight for three more years to fight food waste
The 1,000 store-retailer initially partnered with Retail Insight, which uses AI-powered technology to deliver dynamic markdown strategies, in 2021
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NewsShelves left empty of dips, soups and pasta sauces as Bakkavor strike continues
Tesco and Waitrose are experiencing significant shortages as a result of the ongoing industrial action
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NewsLidl and M&S fastest-growing bricks & mortar grocers as Christmas nears
Lidl’s sales were up 11.6% year on year in the 12 weeks to 30 November according to NIQ, while M&S’s rose 10.6%
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NewsChristmas dinner to be 6.5% more expensive this year, says Kantar
Frozen turkey is 8.5% more expensive than last year at an average of £14.09, while rising vegetable costs are also driving up the price of a festive meal
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NewsCulina lorry driver strike could hit Avara Foods turkey deliveries: Unite
Some 40 HGV drivers are set to strike on 19 and 20 December over pay
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NewsCity snapshot: M&S wins approval for Marble Arch redevelopment
Marks & Spencer has been given approval to demolish its flagship Marble Arch store on London’s Oxford Street
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Analysis & FeaturesThe battle for the best Christmas ad 2024: which ones impress our expert panel?
From a star-laden ‘crime scene’ to Kevin Carrot making boob jokes, this year’s ads are a varied bunch
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NewsM&S to give 2,000 young people ‘first step’ in retail to curb youth unemployment crisis
The new “ambitious” multi-year strategy, in partnership with The King’s Trust, aims to provide support through its Marks & Start programme
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NewsCage-free eggs: UK companies leading the way, new report finds
The new Egg Track report has revealed that of 40 companies included in CIWF’s UK Spotlight, 19 counted as leaders, already 100% cage-free
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NewsMedia Bites 2 December: Asda debt, Black Friday, seasonal workers
In the week after Asda appointed its new chairman, Allan Leighton, the nationals focused on the supermarket’s ongoing financial woes
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Analysis & FeaturesOatly, Asda and RSPCA hypocrisy: The Grocer’s unofficial review of 2024
The Grocer takes a look back over what hit the headlines this year – the highs, the lows and the downright ridiculous, in our 100% unofficial review of 2024
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NewsMedia Bites 25 November: Allan Leighton, Amazon strikes, more budget fears
The top story over the weekend was Asda hiring ex-boss Allan Leighton
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NewsBP renews contract with markdown tech Retail Insight for three more years
Other retailers using the technology include Lincolnshire Co-op and Central Co-op