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All Marks & Spencer articles
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OpinionLeader: Retailers must make 2020 the year of self-help
Meet the new year, same as the old year. Many Christmas updates so far have reflected a tough end to 2019 , which during its course took toughness to levels Tyson Fury would be proud of.
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Opinion
Move of the Week: Retail leaders must step up in brutal market
Happy New Year! Retail, as we know, never sleeps but for those of us that took some time out over the Christmas period to rest and reflect, the fast start to the new year has forced us to wake quickly from our festive slumber.
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Analysis
From shunning toys to value-led shopping – the trends that defined Christmas
It has been a festive trading period dubbed by the BRC as “the worst on record” . With this week bringing the departure of a retail boss from one business and a profit warning at another , it does have the markings of a bleak Christmas.
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News
Retailers pledge donations in fight against Australian bushfires
Several retailers have pledged money to the appeal to support those fighting the devastating bushfires in Australia.
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News
M&S posts ‘improved’ Christmas performance despite clothing decline
Marks Spencer’s Christmas like-for-like sales edged up but total sales dipped despite its grocery arm “outperforming” the market.
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Analysis
Analysis: The six tech trends tipped to take off in 2020
What burgeoning technology will really take off in 2020 and what will it enable retailers to do? We put the question to a panel of tech experts.
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News
Marks & Spencer appoints interim finance chief
Marks Spencer has appointed David Surdeau to oversee its finances until a permanent chief financial officer is appointed.
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News
M&S launches athleisure range to woo younger shoppers
Marks Spencer is rolling out a 150-piece sportswear collection today in a bid to cash in on the booming athleisure market.
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Analysis
The nine most jaw-dropping retail moments of 2019
The retail industry has experienced many twists and turns this year. Retail Week picks nine truly jaw-dropping moments from 2019.
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Photo gallery
In pictures: M&S takes the food fight to Sainsbury’s in Hedge End
Southampton is slowly establishing itself as an unlikely hotbed for retail reinvention.
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Analysis
Analysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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News
Hedge funds gamble against retail big names
Hedge funds are betting that big-name retailers’ share prices will fall as the industry faces continued tough conditions.
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Analysis
Happy Christmas from retail – 12 gifts from retailers to society in 2019
It may have been a tough year for retail, but that didn’t stop the industry from playing its part as a good corporate citizen and helping those in need, from the homeless to refugees. These initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg of retail’s engagement with the wider community. ...
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News
Ocado set to become UK’s largest listed tech company
Ocado will become the “Microsoft of retail” following a decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to de-designate the grocers as a retailer.
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Analysis
From horsemeat to the Crystal Methodist: most memorable moments of the decade
Retail Week looks back at the most groundbreaking retail stories of the 2010s.
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Analysis
Why can’t Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons make it work overseas?
While the likes of the German discounters and US giant Walmart seem to be going from strength to strength in overseas markets, UK grocers are in worldwide retreat. Retail Week analyses why and whether or not they are missing a trick
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News
Ocado sales rise as it prepares to ramp up M&S grocery offer
Ocado has recorded in its quarterly sales as the grocery etailer says it will add ‘many more lines’ to its M S range than the 4,000 product lines currently offered via Waitrose.
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News
M&S set to downsize biggest flagship stores
Marks Spencer is to downsize around 20 of its largest stores in expensive city-centre locations as part of its turnaround plan.
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Data
Data: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC C.
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News
Marks & Spencer rolls out urban farms to more shops
Marks Spencer has launched in-store farms to six branches after an enthusiastic customer reaction to the first.
