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M&S updates Chinese expansion plans
Marks & Spencer updates with Asian growth plans as it reaffirms commitment to entering Beijing
'Earliest ever' asparagus hits M&S stores
Crop made possible by the development of a new, ‘early’ variety of the vegetable cultivated in polytunnels
Kingsland to bottle New World wines for Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has for the first time appointed a UK bottler for New World wine.
M&S confirms Helen Weir to join as CFO in April
Weir joins the retailer following three years as chief finance director at John Lewis
IWC sticker on wine bottles increases sales by 15%, studies find
Supermarkets already had stickers on POS materials, but applying them to bottles saw quick rise in sales
Food growth not enough to save Christmas for M&S
Marks & Spencer shares fell by 3.5% in early trading today despite a 2.8% rise in third quarter food sales after it revealed a slump in general merchandise revenues.
M&S: increased sales could be biggest boon from switch to LED
Switching to LED lights has the potential to boost sales so much that retailers…
M&S to introduce LED lighting to all food stores within two years
All M&S Food Halls will have LED lighting within two years, the retailer pledged this week.
Helen Weir's M&S FD appointment welcomed by analysts
Analysts have welcomed the appointment of retail heavyweight Helen Weir as Marks & Spencer’s new finance director…
M&S snares John Lewis' Helen Weir as chief financial officer
Marks and Spencer has hired John Lewis’ Helen Weir as chief finance officer to replaced new Tesco CFO Alan Stewart.
M&S and Interflora trademark battle continues
The 2013 High Court injunction effectively preventing Marks & Spencer from bidding on the Interflora trademark in the Google advertising programme AdWords remains in place, at least temporarily, the Court of Appeal has said.
M&S vs Interflora case to return to the High Court for retrial
Marks & Spencer has won the latest skirmish in its six-year legal battle with Interflora…
Marks & Spencer results trigger retailer share price rally Subscription
There was a sharp turnaround in market sentiment for the supermarkets this week…
M&S accelerating Simply Food openings as food sales rise 3.6%
M&S is accelerating its Simply Food store opening programme, adding an extra 50 stores to add to the 150 it outlined as part of a three-year plan to 2016 last year.
Fuller Longer range to be rebranded as Balanced for You by M&S Subscription
Marks & Spencer is being forced to rebrand one of its biggest selling food ranges, Fuller Longer…
New checkout system could end 'unexpected item' woes Subscription
The company that installed the UK’s first self-service checkout is working on a new camera-based system…
M&S stocks Shepherds Purse own-label cheese
Marks & Spencer is to carry an own-label cheese produced by Yorkshire artisan cheese maker Shepherds Purse…
High street action plan extends to four Welsh towns Subscription
A high street rescue campaign led by several of the UK’s leading retailers has moved into Wales…
M&S launches first-ever frozen ready meal range
Marks & Spencer is to launch its first ever range of frozen ready meals.
M&S’ latest food ad campaign looks to ‘raise the bar’ Video
Marks & Spencer is to tempt the “increasingly exotic” tastebuds of British consumers with its new ‘Only M&S’ ad campaign, launching tomorrow (2 September).
Justin King to address Nisa's annual conference in Vienna
Justin King continues to be linked to the top jobs at Formula 1 and Marks & Spencer…
Marks & Spencer: Alan Stewart will leave business in December
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that its outgoing chief finance officer Alan Stewart will leave on 1 December…
Matthew Fort to help extend food offer at St Pancras station
Food writer Matthew Fort has been named the first food curator for St Pancras International railway station…
M&S CFO Alan Stewart heads to Tesco
Marks & Spencer CFO Alan Stewart is leaving the retailer to join Tesco.
M&S food strong but online sales tumble
Marks & Spencer has reported strong growth in quarterly food sales, helping to offset a sharp fall in online sales.
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Fairies fly back to serve up Marks & Spencer's Christmas menu
Marks & Spencer’s initial Christmas ad focused on clothing – perhaps unsurprisingly…
Putting Palestinian food and drink on the map Subscription
When Zaytoun was set up 10 years ago as a community interest company to develop a market for artisan Palestinian food…
Marks & Spencer Mushroom Stroganoff: acid test Subscription
Launched recently as part of M&S’s Vegetarian range, the retailer will be hoping this dish bucks the trend in the UK’s mea…
Ifs and buts aside, Bolland is finally delivering on fashion Subscription
Dressed in black suit, white shirt and black tie, M&S boss Marc Bolland looked more like an undertaker than the CEO of…
Steve Rowe's Excellent Adventures: big interview Subscription
Steve Rowe is a whirlwind. I’m on a guided tour of the Bromley store with the executive director of food at M&S…
Munish Datta: M&S eco-stores could be green game-changer Subscription
The head of Plan A and facilities management at M&S says its eco-stores are not just a question of principle…
Marks & Spencer White Tea & Raspberry Infusion: acid test Subscription
Tea sales have been off the boil for some time and there’s little sign of them warming up…
Marks & Spencer redefines temptation with ad that oozes class
I want to eat all the food. That’s pretty much the only thought your brain can process when you’re watching M&S’ new ad…
Marks & Spencer Made Without Wheat Quiche Lorraine: acid test Subscription
Retailers have been increasing the presence of free-from lines – and particularly wheat and gluten-free – in their stores…
M&S Still Blackcurrant & Hibiscus Lemonade: Acid Test Subscription
There is a big opportunity for the further development of sophisticated soft drinks…
At Tesco, Alan Stewart will have to pull off a conjuring trick Subscription
M&S’ flatlining profits don’t mean Tesco has made a mistake in poaching Alan Stewart as its new CFO
M&S sales are no reason to panic, yet Subscription
At first glance, Marks & Spencer’s food sales look to be buoyant, but dig a little deeper in today’s trading statement and the performance is not so stellar.
Tesco has '75% chance' of successful recovery, report claims
Dave Lewis launches new code of conduct for Tesco staff
Nut protein contamination meeting scheduled to discuss supply chain problems
Virgin Trains to obtain milk supply from local dairies across West Coast Main Line
Morrisons appoints David Potts as its next chief executive
10 things you need to know about... frozen food
Asda acquires 15 petrol stations from Rontec
73% of chickens test positive for campylobacter
Sainsbury's offer drops petrol below £1 per litre barrier
Greene King re-brands to attract younger audience
Fairtrade CEO criticises discounters' approach to Fairtrade
We need to talk about gender diversity in the industry
Food product recall levels down 43% since before Horsegate
Bag it or Bin it report calls for co-treatment of food waste and sewage
