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Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 31
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the tariffs causing disruption to UK products?
Businesses are grappling to maintain ‘continuity of supply’ to Ireland as exports are hit with new tariffs. What can be done?
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NewsM&S human rights survey reveals concerns of supply chain workers
The report was commisioned by the retailer and carried out by Oxfam
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NewsM&S signs call to action on China human rights abuses
The move comes as part of its relaunched Plan A sustainability programme
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NewsM&S extends Sparks Book & Shop reserved shopping scheme
The service allows Sparks loyalty cardholders to reserve a 30-minute arrival time, via the M&S website
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NewsA third of M&S food subject to new tariffs when exporting to EU
Percy Pig is among products hit by tariffs stemming from new ‘rules of origin’
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NewsCity Snapshot: Covid restrictions hit Christmas trading at M&S
Marks & Spencer has reported an 8.4% drop in third quarter sales, with food growth of 2.2% not enough to compensate for a plunge in general merchandise sales.
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Range PreviewRange preview: Marks & Spencer Veganuary 2021
M&S says it’s pulling out all the stops for Veganuary this year and its ‘game-changing’ new additions are set to bring even more choice and variety to its own-label Plant Kitchen range. Here’s our pick of the new launches
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NewsM&S launches instant payments to reduce Christmas queues
Pay With Me allows M&S colleagues to choose customers waiting in line to instantly process their transactions via a handheld device
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NewsM&S to raise £1,000 to support hospices with Christmas cracker jokes
The upmarket retailer has teamed up with 12 well-known comedians to create Christmas crackers to raise funds
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NewsM&S recalls chicken curry over packaging error
The error means the item contains undeclared milk
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NewsM&S to relaunch its ‘Plan A’ sustainability programme
It is also introducing an environmental, social and governance board subcommittee this week
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NewsCity News: Ocado shares drop despite profits upgrade
It’s not often a profits upgrade is accompanied by a share price plunge
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NewsM&S introduces data technician apprenticeship scheme
The course is designed to equip employees with the skills to scrutinise data with the aim of building insights to use in their role within the business
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus business rates relief: which supermarkets are handing it back?
Here’s the list of supermarkets that have agreed to give it back – and the ones that are staying quiet on the issue
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NewsM&S expands packaging-free refill aisle trial to third store
The aisle of refill stations features a selection of 50 own-label lines including rice, pasta, cereals and frozen fruit
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NewsM&S could be asked to share some of Ocado online sales profits under new lease terms
Shopping centre owner Benson Elliot is planning to adopt the new lease model, which factors in a store’s ‘online halo effect’
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NewsTwo-thirds of M&S stores to stay open until midnight from 21 to 23 December
The upmarket retailer wants to better manage customer flow and ensure social distancing is maintained
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NewsM&S pushes food & drink innovation with new dedicated team
The Innovation Hub will be charged with coming up with innovative ideas across packaging, nutrition and business development
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NewsM&S rolls out contactless click & collect trial to six further stores
The trial comes in partnership with Doddle, which also enables M&S.com returns at 280 Simply Food stores
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NewsM&S rolls out Mobile Pay Go to all branches
M&S has also increased its payment limit from £30 to £45 as part of the move