Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 52
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NewsM&S steps up Simply Food store rollout in UK and Europe
Marks & Spencer is planning to double the rate of Simply Food store openings in the UK and abroad.
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NewsM&S to slash food business costs by 2% per annum
Marks & Spencer is looking to slash costs across its food business by 2% per annum…
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NewsSainsbury’s and M&S evacuate stores after fridge coolant leak
More than 60 staff and customers were treated by paramedics after breathing in gas from a leaking refrigerator at two major supermarket stores.
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NewsClearspring Japanese lines listed by M&S
Organic Japanese food brand Clearspring has been listed by M&S…
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NewsEx M&S buyer Andrew Sherick launches milkshake range
A former M&S buyer is hoping to shake up the milkshake category with a new range of super-indulgent drinks…
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NewsFrom M&S to milkshakes: Mr Sherick's
Andrew Sherick is hoping his years of experience working for M&S will help him launch his luxury milkshakes…
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NewsM&S downplays teething problems at Castle Donington site
Marks & Spencer has insisted that customer service will not be affected by teething problems at its new non-food warehouse in Castle Donington.
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NewsM&S recruits leading ladies for autumn campaign
Marks & Spencer has recruited leading British ladies including Tracey Emin and Helen Mirren to lead a new advertising campaign for its autumn/winter clothing collection.
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NewsAssociated British Foods notches up a star performance
ABF’s grocery sales have been sluggish in recent years, but this week the division was a star performer…
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S mixes the quirky and the practical this Christmas
Marks & Spencer has picked sugar plum as its “signature flavour” this Christmas, and has made a canny play to woo Downton Abbey fans…
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NewsM&S first quarter fuelled by food as clothing sales fall again
Marks & Spencer has reported a 0.3% increase in first quarter like-for-like UK sales, driven by strong food sales growth.
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NewsM&S creates 1,400 work experience places
Marks & Spencer has launched a new work experience scheme to help get more young people into work.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the dawn of Near Field Comms further away than we think?
The take-up of NFC has been hindered by security concerns and a lack of interest from some major retailers…
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NewsTesco and M&S play along with new logistics-based board game
Tesco and M&S are backing a new board game based on supply chain logistics…
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NewsM&S launches long-life milk range in Tetra Brik cartons
M&S has ventured into long-life milk for the first time in a bid to help shoppers cut down on waste.
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NewsM&S pumps £200m into London Gateway distribution centre
Marks & Spencer hopes to cut distribution times and boost access to key UK cities with a new facility in south Essex.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reviews suppliers in bid to raise margins
Marks & Spencer is ratcheting up pressure on suppliers by putting contracts under review and going after price cuts…
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's and M&S sign Bangladesh factory safety accord
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have joined major retailers including Primark, H&M and Zara in signing a new accord on fire and building safety in Bangladesh, while other retailers including Gap and Walmart have yet to declare their final position.
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NewsM&S aims to 'make today delicious' with Anna Friel's help
Marks & Spencer is launching a new food marketing campaign built around the strapline ‘make today delicious’ and featuring the actress Anna Friel.
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NewsM&S rolls out contactless payments nationwide
Marks & Spencer has installed contactless payment in nearly all its UK stores.