Marks & Spencer news and analysis – Page 82

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    City puts frighteners on talk of Tesco/M&S link

    2000-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Tesco bosses have refused to deny a possible tie up with Marks & Spencer even after shareholders saw the value of the former's stocks plummet this week. The continued speculation saw M&S stocks climb as high as 332.5p in the early part of the week...

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    M&S seeks health destination appeal with Count on Us foods f

    2000-01-15T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer has taken on McVitie's Go Ahead! and other major health oriented brands with the launch of its Count on Us range for slimmers and the health conscious this week. The move is a brave attempt by the beleaguered retailer to add...

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    Leighton tipped to run Marks

    2000-01-08T00:00:00Z

    Clive Beddall Charismatic Asda chief executive Allan Leighton is tipped to take a leading role in a takeover bid for troubled Marks & Spencer. Leighton, 45, the man who brokered the £6.7bn deal which saw Wal-Mart buy Asda last June, is seen by...