Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 18
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NewsCity News: Marks & Spencer hails massive growth but keeps forecast cautious
Marks & Spencer “blew the bloody doors off” with its first half results, enthused one analyst, but the strong outperformance didn’t lead to upgraded forecasts
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Comment & OpinionBooths ripping out self-service tills is counter-cultural but comes at a cost
There’s no doubt that, as supermarkets have introduced more SSCOs, there has been growing disaffection
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Comment & OpinionWhat is giving M&S second half jitters, and what can it do about it?
M&S has delivered another stellar trading update
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NewsCity snapshot: M&S profits jump as food sales soar
Marks & Spencer’s pre-tax profits before adjustments jumped 75% in the first half of the year as it benefited from strong food sales and better than expected consumer sentiment
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NewsM&S set for ‘biggest ever’ month of store openings
The retailer will open nine stores throughout November – the most it ever has in a single month
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NewsWrexham FC stars join Dawn French for M&S Food Christmas ad 2023
Dawn French is back with two new sidekicks voiced by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
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NewsSupermarkets to produce millions of extra meals as King’s project transforms food surplus
Marks & Spencer and 2 Sisters Food Group today emerged as the first partners in the new world-leading programme
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power at Britain’s biggest supermarkets?
From established giants to emerging disruptors, billionaires to loyal ladder climbers. Journey through the boardrooms of the country’s leading supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesWatch: All the retailers’ Christmas adverts 2023
Asda was the first to launch a teaser for its Christmas advert this year staring a festive Michael Bublé
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NewsFounding member Waitrose leaves The Refill Coalition
It leaves the coalition with just two permanent retailer members
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NewsM&S quadruples intake of careers programme for school leavers and graduates
Successful candidates could be running a store in two years, according to M&S
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NewsM&S claims retailer first with fully recyclable coffee cup
M&S has dispensed with a hard-to-recycle plastic layer usually found in coffee cups by using a material claimed to replicate the same barrier effect
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s so ‘game-changing’ about M&S and Reposit’s reusable packaging pilot?
A new “game-changing” project is aiming to finally provide a viable and scalable alternative to single use-packaging across multiple categories
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Events & AwardsWhat to expect at LIVE 2024 by The Grocer x Retail Week and why you should attend
LIVE is the biggest two-day event and conference providing unrivalled access to the most senior fmcg and retail industry contacts
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NewsCity snapshot: M&S kicks off recruitment drive for 10,000 Christmas staff
Marks & Spencer has launched a recruitment drive to appoint 10,000 customer service assistants for its stores over the Christmas trading period.
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NewsM&S reusable container trial leads to ‘game-changing’ multi-retailer initiative
The scheme is now being opened up to other retailers and brands, who can register their interest by 30 October
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NewsM&S chief Machin reacts to Asda’s ‘Taste Match’ campaign
Machin’s comments on Saturday came as Asda launched a TV ad for its new campaign
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Range PreviewCollapsed Colin and expansions to Best Ever in M&S Christmas range 2023
Marks & Spencer’s Christmas 2023 range is here, featuring a deconstructed Colin the Caterpillar
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NewsM&S Food showcases quality with ‘This is not just food – it’s never just food’ push
The campaign will highlight what M&S ‘always does’ and ‘never does’ in its food standards
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NewsSean Dowling Jones to head Gist’s new exports team
The M&S-owned logistics company has recently set up a new international team