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Marks & Spencer to supply British Airways short haul food Subscription
Until now all food on BA flights has been complimentary
Marks & Spencer trials in-store lockers at Simply Food Subscription
Click & collect lockers have been installed at the Simply Food store in Teddington, West London
Media Bites 13 Sep: M&S, ABF, Morrisons Subscription
The news that M&S’ online chief Laura Wade-Gery will not be returning to the business following maternity leave gets plenty of coverage this morning.
M&S applies to register 'M&S Make Every Moment Special' Subscription
The slogan has been used as an internal mission statement for some time
Marks & Spencer to cut 525 HQ staff Subscription
The proposals to make significant changes to its UK HQ structure follows a detailed review of the organisation
Antibacterial shopping bags get picked up by M&S Subscription
Bags for life containing Biomaster technology now on sale with the retailer
M&S the first UK retailer to gain official CCTV certification Subscription
M&S is encouraging other retailers to become officially certified in order to improve CCTV operation in the retail environment
M&S appoints Grey London in shake up of its digital strategy Subscription
M&S is set to shake up its digital marketing strategy with the appointment of a new ad agency
M&S petitioned by MPs over cuts to wage premiums Subscription
Campaigners say 11,000 workers in receipt of premiums for antisocial hours could be left worse off
Marks & Spencer completes first year of Spark Something Good Subscription
Volunteering projects in nine out of its target 24 UK cities have been completed so far
Togle start-up delivers M&S food to Londoners in 40 minutes Subscription
Togle will initially deliver to six postcodes in the Kensington and Chelsea area
M&S’ like for like food sales slip as general merchandise sales plunge Subscription
Retailer continues to struggle in its clothing and home division, which saw like for like sales plunge 8.9%
M&S given go-ahead to extend trial of freezing surplus food
The scheme allows food on use-by date to be frozen between store closure and midnight
M&S moves £4m smoked mackerel contract to Dawnfresh Subscription
The switch follows a move by the retailer to sign up new seafood suppliers in June
Usdaw calls for Marks & Spencer to discuss staff wage changes Subscription
M&S said it was consulting with its Business Involvement Group rather than Usdaw
M&S looks to cut bakery waste with predictive ordering Subscription
Software tells bakers the best combination of products to bake at the right times of day
Marks & Spencer invites investment for solar panels Subscription
The retailer will buy back the energy generated to use in its stores
Icelandic Seachill jobs in jeopardy after losing M&S contract Subscription
Seafood processor had been supplying M&S for 30 years
M&S launches TV ad to promote Patron's Lunch picnic range
The 10-second TV spot coincides with M&S’s official partnership of the historic Patron’s Lunch
M&S consulting on payment hike of 15% for shop floor staff Subscription
The retailer said it had used the introduction of the national living wage to look at pay
Rowe's comments send shockwaves through the City Subscription
Steve Rowe’s ascension to the Marks & Spencer hotseat was widely welcomed, but his first set of annual results at the helm of the high street stalwart sent shockwaves through the City.
M&S marks four millionth customer for Sparks loyalty scheme Subscription
Retailer planning more personalised offers to customers through the card while reducing price promotions
Media Bites 26 May: M&S, BHS, Tesco Subscription
Unsurprisingly M&S dominates the retail headlines this morning after its shares fell by more than 10% yesterday.
City Snapshot: M&S profits drop 19.5% as it steps up convenience roll-out Subscription
M&S saw profit before tax drop 19.5% to £483.3m on revenues up 0.8% to £10.4bn
M&S continues adventures with 'Spirit of Summer' ad campaign
M&S has launched 300 new lines inspired by the Americas
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M&S reports 9% food waste reduction in three years
Retailer has also backed The Grocer’s Waste Not Want Not campaign
M&S: Three ways Rowe will fuel ambitious food growth plan Subscription
Careful expansion, choice and quality will underpin its strategy
Give Steve Rowe a break over 'Mrs M&S' Subscription
The M&S CEO’s analysis of his customer base is more nuanced than the Mrs M&S moniker suggests
Thai Green Curry Sticky Rice Chips: acid test Subscription
These sticky rice chips are part of a savoury snacking category that is up £3.5% to £2.9bn
Too posh to peel? M&S has a packaging problem Subscription
Even judged by M&S’ own luxuriously indolent standards, its new plastic pack of pre-cut avocado takes the breath away
My Week… by Steve Rowe (as told to Bill Tush) Subscription
I’ve worked at M&S since I was 14. Man and boy. I’ve seen a few changes let me tell you
The Grill Fruity BBQ Bacon Belly Rib Strips: acid test Subscription
Also including the likes of Pork Belly Hog Roast, Kentish Apple Sauce & Crackling Crumb…
Poshest Prosecco crisps: fizzy crunch time for M&S Subscription
The only commodity crisis Bogof worries about these days is the Prosecco shortage
M&S defies price war headwinds, but for how long? Subscription
The long-awaited rebound in general merchandise has understandably dominated coverage of Marks & Spencer’s full-year trading numbers, but the continued growth in food is no less notable.
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…
Fruitspot fruit & veg online marketplace goes live
Sainsbury's extends one-hour bike deliveries across London
Ocado partners with Italia Del Gusto for Ciao Gusto web shop
Sainsbury’s rolls out fourth ‘emergencies’ service with charming cycling scheme
'Fake' farms complaint shows no sign of progress
Six key messages from Mike Coupe on Sainsbury's strategy 
Retailers in London face massive business rates increases
Aldi profits may have dropped again but its long game is working
Dunnes Stores draws level with Tesco in Ireland
Lidl defends plan to charge shoppers 9p for plastic bags
Milk Does Good: how milk marketing can rise above
Food companies urged to switch from meat to plant-based proteins
Richard Hollingdale joins Gü Puds as commercial director
Off-trade beer sales overtake sales in pubs, clubs and bars
Will a cashless UK make the new fiver redundant?
‘Dietary needs of Brits not being met by retailers'
Bake Off’s move to Channel 4 brings big opportunities – but brands have to strike a careful balance
