Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 56
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NewsM&S to open 'greenest store yet' next month
Marks & Spencer has announced plans for what it called its “most sustainable UK store” in Sheffield. The new site marks the first “sustainable learning stores” the retailer will use to develop its expertise in sustainable techniques as part of its ‘Plan A’ commitments.
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Analysis & FeaturesStuart Rose and Andy Bond: tips for the next generation
After stepping down from Marks & Spencer and Asda, retail legends Sir Stuart Rose and Andy Bond give Charles Wilson and Adam Leyland their tips for the next generation
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco loses fizz as its dotcom queen quits for M&S board
Why did Tesco.com’s leading lady walk from Tesco just two weeks after her elevation to the retailer’s UK executive committee? Rob Brown reports
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Fibrous ‘on-the-go’ Super Juice for M&S
A new fruit juice with cholesterol-lowering claims has been developed for Marks & Spencer. The Red Grape, Blueberry and Blackcurrant Super Juice, available now, is made with a blend of fruits boosted by oat beta glucan the soluble...
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NewsM&S offers posh vegetable meals that stay crunchy
Marks & Spencer is bringing some upmarket sophistication into the meat-free category with a new range of snackpots and meals called Lovely Vegetables, which each provide two of the RDA of vegetables. The line-up comprises seven main...
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NewsM&S ‘strongly refutes’ Champagne bait claim
Just days before the Office of Fair Trading publishes its report into 'bait advertising' and other potentially misleading pricing practices, Marks & Spencer has denied allegations that a £10 Champagne deal contravenes the rules.
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Rose says M&S will keep up investment in the Irish Republic
Outgoing M&S chairman Sir Stuart Rose has used a recent visit to Dublin to confirm the retailer's commitment to the crisis-ridden country.Speaking at a business conference on the same day as the EU/IMF team arrived in the Irish...
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NewsM&S plan to slash brands perplexes manufacturers
Suppliers have questioned Marks & Spencer's decision to slash the number of branded food products it sells from 400 to 100. CEO Marc Bolland announced the cull in his business review this week, stressing that 300 SKUs rather than 300...
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No ordinary barista: M&S hospitality chief Jason Danciger
Chef, coffee fanatic and M&S hospitality boss Jason Danciger has big plans for its catering future, with an Olympic store and more upmarket expansion on the way. Sue Scott reports
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NewsM&S green chief slams 'fire risk' eco-kettles
Marks & Spencer’s champion of green issues has branded the retailer’s eco kettles “bug-ugly” – and admitted he feared his cleaner could burn down his house by leaving the appliance switched on.
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M&S takes wine crown for third year in a row
Marks & Spencer was crowned Supermarket of the Year for the third year running at the International Wine Challenge awards last week, the judges applauding its ability to source wines from "unfamiliar places".The retailer's "quirky...
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NewsM&S salads panned in new salt report
Marks & Spencer salads have been slammed for their high salt content in a new report.
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They’re not in front but Sainsbury’s and M&S still wow City
Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer dazzled the City with the latest year-on-year sales growth ahead of Tesco and Asda. In the 12 weeks to 8 August [Kantar Worldpanel] Sainsbury's posted year-on-year sales growth of 5.5% , while M&S...
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NewsBolland: ‘Heritage’ key for M&S success
New Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has offered shareholders his first insights into the retailer.
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News‘Return to quality’ helps M&S beat market
Like-for-like food sales edged up by 1.5% at Marks & Spencer in the past three months.
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NewsM&S tipped for new hike in food sales
Marks & Spencer is expected to unveil another rise in food sales in its first-quarter trading update later this week.
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NewsM&S joint venture unveils India expansion plans
Marks & Spencer’s Indian joint venture has announced plans to more than double its retail presence in the key emerging market.
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NewsM&S presses on with ‘bigger, bolder’ Plan A
Marks & Spencer has provided an update on the progress of its environmental campaign three years after the launch of Plan A.
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NewsRose hails M&S ‘resilience’ as annual profits climb
The worst effects of the recession are over, Sir Stuart Rose has claimed, after Marks & Spencer confirmed its first rise in food sales for two years.
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NewsM&S unveils £800m plan to plug pension black hole
Marks & Spencer has moved to plug the billion-pound hole in its pension scheme with an £800m funding plan.