Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 62
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InterviewsJohn Dixon's 'restless dissatisfaction'
In a rare interview, John Dixon spoke exclusively to The Grocer about his vision for M&S Food, the journey so far… and the journey still to come.
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News
New broccoli 'slows down cancer growth'
A new type of broccoli that its growers claim could help slow the spread of cancer is being rolled out to the multiples…
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NewsM&S stalwart Fisher is new retail director at Fortnums
Fortnum & Mason has appointed Tim Fisher, a former manager at Marks & Spencer’s flagship Marble Arch store, as its new retail director.
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NewsM&S menswear boss Price defects
Marks & Spencer has been hit by the departure of its head of menswear.
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NewsMortgages and current accounts from new M&S Bank
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans to open 50 in-store banks in partnership with HSBC – starting next month with its flagship Marble Arch store.
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NewsM&S is now carbon neutral
Marks & Spencer has declared that it is the first major retailer in the world to become carbon neutral.
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NewsTurkish wine gets its big break with M&S
Turkish wine producers have secured their first major UK supermarket listing.
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NewsM&S suffers dip as Booker gets a boost
It was a week of contrasting fortunes for Charles Wilson’s Booker and his former employers at Marks & Spencer.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood its saving grace but can M&S keep up the pace?
It’s busy with innovation and refurbs, but does the Simply Value range mean M&S is too tempted to be just another supermarket?
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NewsM&S budget range Simply unconvincing
Marks & Spencer’s new budget range has divided opinion, with industry analysts describing it as “a sensible response to the success…
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NewsIs it pear? Is it an apple? No, it's the T109
M&S has launched a pear that looks and tastes like an apple.
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NewsM&S backs British with speciality meats
Marks & Spencer has launched a new range of speciality meats sourced from small British farms.
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NewsBarratt adds Alley Cats and Hound Dogs
Tangerine has expanded its Barratt brand with cats and dogs sweets similar to M&S’s Percy Pig lines.
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NewsTesco trust declines in social media backlash
Tesco has suffered a significant souring of opinion on social media over the last few months, according to analysis carried out for The Grocer.
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News
Who's making the most out of social media?
Where has all the Tesco Value Curry Sauce gone? The question Zetta Robinson posted on Tesco’s Facebook page last week…
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NewsM&S lifestyle app hints at future of shopping
Marks & Spencer is bringing its food, lifestyle and fashion expertise to the nation’s living rooms by becoming the first UK retailer to launch an app on interactive television sets from Samsung.
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NewsM&S steps up Groundwork partnership to clear up parks
Marks & Spencer has launched a campaign in association with environmental charity Groundwork to make better use of parks, gardens and other green spaces.
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Comment & Opinion
Asda pitch-perfect, M&S cheap and tacky?
Asda’s surprisingly classy ad leaves M&S in its wake. For proof that Christmas isn’t a slam dunk…
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Analysis & FeaturesXmas Crackers
Take one celebrity, add kids, tinsel and a lot of packshots. Throw in fake snow and a festive jingle and hey presto - a Christmas TV ad! So how does the class of 2011 rate? We commissioned a survey, trawled web forums and spoke to ad industry execs to find out.
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NewsPercy Pigs hit Paris as new M&S opens
Marks & Spencer’s sandwiches will be heading for Paris on Eurotunnel next week when the retailer returns to the city after a 10-year absence