All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 137
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AnalysisM&S to tap into Egyptian market with Cairo stores
Marks & Spencer has announced it is the latest international retailer to enter the Egyptian market. In the past decade, Egypt has experienced relatively strong economic growth and is a focus for global retailers interested in finding new markets.
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OpinionTough times will sort men from the boys
There will doubtless be the usual gloomy predictions, but Christmas will be OK because Christmas always is.
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AnalysisHow the plus-size market is becoming a big deal
With mainstream retailers targeting plus-size and specialists ramping up their offers, how is this expanding market best exploited, asks Joanne Ellul
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AnalysisCarrier bag usage
UK retailers are succeeding on their own initiative in reducing carrier bag usage, so why is compulsory legislation needed to ban them?
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AnalysisBack to school for retail’s rising stars
The Oxford Summer School may be steeped in tradition but it is moving with the retail times
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NewsAsda’s George poaches top Marks & Spencer executive
Asda-owned fashion business George has poached top Marks & Spencer executive Nick Jones to be its merchandising, supply and sourcing director.
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OpinionM&S’s online food for thought
Ocado’s share price since flotation and its ongoing attempt to become profitable will be of consuming interest to retail directors other than just the online grocer’s. Among them no doubt is Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland, who is gearing up to unveil his strategy this autumn.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What does a mobile version of an ecommerce site need in terms of features and functionality?
What does a mobile version of an ecommerce site need in terms of features and functionality?
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NewsM&S makes tracks for rail distribution first
Marks & Spencer is to open its first distribution centre with a rail terminal as it proceeds with its 2020 business improvement strategy and Plan A sustainability programme.
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OpinionA new era of calm on the cards at M&S
Following Marks & Spencer is probably going to become less interesting over the next few years - which is bad news for us journalists but good news for investors.
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AnalysisBack to school
With competition in back to school heating up on both price and quality, and the total value of the market falling, which of the key players will go to the top of the class?
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NewsCity approves of Swannell’s appointment as M&S chair
Relations between Marks & Spencer and the City are likely to thaw following the appointment of Robert Swannell to succeed Sir Stuart Rose as chairman of the bellwether retailer.
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OpinionTwittering on about social media
It is right and essential for retailers to invest more heavily in social media in the war for customers. But what use is all this interaction when we still get the basics wrong and on a daily basis alienate existing and potential customers?
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NewsMarks & Spencer to press ahead with Midlands store closures
Marks & Spencer is to proceed with the closure of four stores in Lincolnshire and Warwickshire, which locals had campaigned to keep open.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open in Egypt
Marks & Spencer is to open its first store in Egypt within the next year.
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NewsM&S shareholder gives thumbs-up to Robert Swannell’s appointment
Marks & Spencer’s largest shareholder has welcomed the appointment of its new chairman Robert Swannell.
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NewsSwannell to remain chairman of HMV
Robert Swannell will stay on as chairman of entertainment retailer HMV despite agreeing to take up the same position at Marks and Spencer next year.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose to stand down from Marks & Spencer in January, Robert Swannell confirmed as successor
Sir Stuart Rose will be succeeded by Robert Swannell as chairman of Marks & Spencer on January 4 next year.
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NewsNew Marks & Spencer chairman to get £500,000
Marks & Spencer’s new chairman could be paid around 40% less than current chairman Sir Stuart Rose according to reports.
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NewsRobert Swannell tipped to become chairman of Marks & Spencer
HMV chairman Robert Swannell is being tipped to take the same role at Marks & Spencer.