Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 35
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Comment & Opinion
M&S’s giveaway toys have a whiff of desperation and confusion
Given the current backlash around plastic, could there possibly be a worse time for M&S’s idea?
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News
M&S giving away plastic toy collectables in Little Shop promotion
The promotion is the first version in the UK of a campaign that has proved popular for retailers internationally
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News
M&S launches ‘Fresh Market Specials’ offers on fresh produce
The ‘Fresh Market Specials’ arrived in stores this week, including a twin-pack of avocados, a five-pack of doughnut peache…
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News
M&S links with ITV Weather’s Lucy Verasamy for fresh campaign
24 episodes are to be shown over the next six weeks in the tie-up
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News
M&S extends In the Bag meal kit trial to more stores
The original six-store trial went live in February
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News
M&S and Ocado shares hit by Tesco Finest possibility
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis may have only made brief mention of the possibility of Tesco creating an upmarket convenience store offering, but the City quickly took it as a threat to Marks & Spencer and Ocado’s new partnership.
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News
Asda, Lidl and M&S among brands caught breaking 'junk' food ad rules
The ASA said in general, brands had been sticking to the advertising rules
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News
Carmel McQuaid to step up into M&S sustainability role
She will replace Mike Barry, who was a key figure behind M&S’s Plan A sustainability strategy
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Analysis & Features
What progress do M&S's annual results show?
There were several examples of positive progress, or “green shoots”, highlighted in the results
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News
M&S faces FTSE 100 exit as shares reach 10-year low
Marks & Spencer is teetering on the brink of expulsion from the FTSE 100 after its shares plunged to a decade-long low following its annual results on Wednesday.
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News
M&S announces £600m discounted rights issue to fund Ocado JV
Marks and Spencer has announced a £600m rights issue to fund its joint venture with Ocado as it reveals a 10% drop in pre-tax profits and a 3% drop in annual revenues.
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News
M&S-backed startup accelerator makes first fmcg investment with Rocketo
Marks & Spencer’s brand accelerator programme has made its first grocery brand investment by taking a minority stake in raw dehydrated organic dogfood startup Rocketo.
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Comment & Opinion
How Waitrose and M&S should prepare for the Ocado switch
The M&S-Ocado joint venture will also be a fascinating experiment in shopper decision making, says Jeremy Garlick, a partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & Opinion
Diane Abbott picks up Fleabag's RTD-promoting baton
Abbott last week apologised for drinking a canned mojito on the Tube
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News
Marks & Spencer cuts 400 food prices for Easter weekend
Around 20% of M&S Easter eggs are £5 and under
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News
M&S to recruit head of data science
The annual salary for the role has been advertised as between £175,000 to £200,000
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Comment & Opinion
Fleabag's heroine brings grin to sellers of gin in a tin
Hit BBC sitcom Fleabag came to a conclusion this week, leaving fans bereft
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Comment & Opinion
This is not just an M&S food porn ad. It's not a food porn ad
Yes there are slow-mo’s and a familiar soundtrack but where is Dervla?
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News
M&S revives its famous 'food porn' ad campaign
Its ads have made a return with everyday ‘relatable’ people daydreaming about M&S food
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Comment & Opinion
Decoding Stuart Machin's letter to M&S suppliers
The food MD is in an ebullient mood over the M&S transformation plan, but will it work?