Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 54
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NewsAs John Dixon quits, is Steve Rowe now M&S CEO in waiting?
John Dixon’s resignation clears way for Steve Rowe in battle to succeed Marc Bolland as M&S CEO.
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Comment & OpinionPoshest Prosecco crisps: fizzy crunch time for M&S
The only commodity crisis Bogof worries about these days is the Prosecco shortage
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NewsM&S invests in every day prices in first quarter
Marks & Spencer dipped its toes in the UK supermarket price war during its first quarter in a bid to stay competitive in a challenging sector, according to CEO Mark Bolland.
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NewsMarks & Spencer fails to sustain fourth quarter sales momentum
Marks & Spencer’s first quarter trading has met the City’s modest expectations, but its overall like-for-like sales growth fell back to zero after a 0.7% rise in the fourth quarter.
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NewsM&S commissions study into protecting stores from climate change
The retailer said soaring temperatures and other extreme conditions caused by climate change represented a serious threat to sales
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NewsMarks & Spencer buys seven Co-op stores for Simply Food
The properties in Blandford Forum, Chepstow, Haslemere, Penrith, Rayleigh, Stockton Heath and Matlock range in size from 9,000-15,000 sq ft
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NewsM&S reveals progress on its Plan A sustainability targets
Marks & Spencer has claimed it is making strong progress on its sustainability commitments.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 May: Marks & Spencer, Premier Foods, Greencore
The papers are predictably dominated by Marks & Spencer’s return to annual profit growth yesterday, with chief executive Mark Bolland’s position suddenly looking more secure
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NewsM&S profits rise as food ‘outperforms’ the market and capex tap is turned off
Marks & Spencer was one of the biggest risers on the FTSE 100 today after posting a 3.4% rise in pre-tax profits to £600m.
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NewsM&S focuses new campaign on locally sourced food
Home-grown produce including brewed craft beer, beef burgers and regional cheeses are among the goods featured in new campaign
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NewsM&S opens flagship Brussels store
Employing 100 members of staff, the 5,000 sq metre shop opened in Brussels on Thursday, and showcases the country’s first ever M&S bakery and café
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NewsM&S launches "Cook with M&S" app for Apple Watch
The app will offer features and instructions based on cooking time for individual recipes, as well as the ability to “tick off” grocery items as the wearer shops
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NewsNew M&S range to celebrate 'forgotten' British food
Alongside branded products, M&S has introduced a range of more than 300 own label lines as part of the initiative
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S defies price war headwinds, but for how long?
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.
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NewsNew M&S eco store in Newcastle features green living wall
The 130,000 sq ft Northumberland Street outlet is the first major full-line store to undergo the changes
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NewsM&S to begin beach clean-up paid for by bag levy
The 2015 Big Beach Clean-up aims to get 8,000 M&S customers and employees to clear litter from 135 beaches
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NewsMarks & Spencer covers Castle Donington roof in solar panels
The panels will help the retailer maintain its commitment to sourcing all its electricity for UK and Ireland properties from renewable sources
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NewsM&S to start first ever film partnership
Retailer will join with Pearl & Dean to promote ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ with in-store promotions
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NewsM&S updates Chinese expansion plans
Marks & Spencer updates with Asian growth plans as it reaffirms commitment to entering Beijing
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NewsKingsland to bottle New World wines for Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has for the first time appointed a UK bottler for New World wine.