Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 13
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s behind the stellar growth of Ocado Retail?
Following the M&S tie-up, it’s now the UK’s fastest-growing grocer
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Comment & OpinionThere’s little incentive to be a packaging pioneer in the UK
There is little incentive to be among the pioneers – who don’t yet have any economies of scale – while there’s no penalty for sitting on your hands
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Comment & OpinionCooking with the Stars: C-listers battle for golden frying pan
Sharry Cramond, marketing director of the show’s co-funder M&S, calls it ‘the most sought-after prize on British TV’
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NewsTesco and Highland Spring trial QR code tech to tackle single-use plastic
The packaging enables direct-to-consumer marketing, as well as access to live data to trace packaging at barcode level throughout the supply chain
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Comment & OpinionGiving chickens more space is only half the job. We need breed change
The BCC demands the use of healthier, more robust, slower-growing breeds for good reason, says The Humane League UK’s MD Sean Gifford
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NewsWaitrose ‘in talks’ with British Corner Shop to potentially rekindle relationship
Waitrose was BCS’s main retail partner before the online grocer joined forces with M&S in 2021
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InterviewsMeet the cousins behind the revival of British Corner Shop
‘Slow and steady wins the race’ is the mantra of the BCS’s new owners. So how will they revive the beloved, yet troubled, online grocer?
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco still Britain’s favourite, but competition is ramping up
Tesco is on top for the 10th year, but its dominance has reduced slightly. So who’s gaining ground as the cost of living crisis eases?
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NewsM&S poaches Kara Greatorex from Aldi and Jon Downes from Morrisons
Greatorex is to be M&S’s new chief commercial officer, while Downes will report to her as supply chain & commercial operations director
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NewsM&S cuts chicken stocking densities in latest animal welfare commitment
The move takes the retailer closer to meeting the full requirements of the industry-wide Better Chicken Commitment
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NewsM&S investing £38m in new stores in Bristol and Bath
The planned Bristol and Bath stores were announced today by CEO Stuart Machin in response to a shareholder question at the retailer’s AGM
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in stores for UEFA Euro 2024?
From bucket hats to barbecues, retailers and brands are aiming to capture the spending spirit of sporty shoppers this summer
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Comment & OpinionIt’s Britain’s chance to lead the world in low-carbon food production
Farmers and food manufacturers are a critical part of M&S’s Plan A, says Food MD Alex Freudmann
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Range PreviewM&S refreshes own-label spirits offer
The retailer has listed 15 new products across vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs and RTD cocktails
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NewsRival supermarket data platforms announce carbon reporting partnership
Mondra and Manufacture 2030 said they had agreed to work together to help supermarkets and food and drink suppliers tackle their supply chain emissions
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much are the top supermarket bosses paid?
From the lowest to the highest, here are the salaries of the UK’s leading supermarket bosses
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NewsMarks & Spencer CEO Stuart Machin sees pay rise by £2m
Machin saw his overall pay package rise by more than £2m last year to £4.7m due to a sharp increase in bonuses and share awards
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Analysis & FeaturesSpring is on the shelves: what was new in May 2024
Each month, we highlight new and interesting products, displays and features our team has snapped in the leading grocers
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Analysis & FeaturesPolitical digs and cheese Swifts: this week on grocery social media
The UK’s cost of cheese crisis highlights economic woes and Ocado, Itsu and Lidl hop on gen Z trends
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NewsM&S announces Alison Dolan as new CFO
Dolan is currently CFO of leading digital property portal Rightmove, a post she has held since 2020