Marks and Spencer
This coverage analyses Marks and Spencer’s strategy, performance, and influence within the UK retail market. Reporting highlights store operations, product innovation, online developments, financial results, marketing campaigns, and leadership changes. With a focus on commercial impact and competitive dynamics, it offers insights for professionals managing grocery, fashion, and homeware retailing at scale.
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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Marks and Spencer extends Christmas trading hours
Marks and Spencer has announced that it has extended its Christmas trading hours from 18-22 December with more than 400 stores open from 6am until 10pm. Additionally, a number of stores will also be open until 10pm on 23 December and 4pm on Christmas Eve for last minute Christmas shoppers.…
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Nov- 2023 -20 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-20/11/23
Van hire firm Redde Northgate has reportedly approached Halfords with a proposed £1.3bn merger deal, indicating a nil-premium merger. Talks between the two companies took place, but Halfords reportedly deemed the offer as significantly undervaluing the business. Halfords, boasting nearly 400 stores and 650 garages, is valued at £512m, while…
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20 NovemberDepartment Stores
Fortnum and Mason boss urges gov to scrap tourist tax
Fortnum and Mason boss Tom Athron has urged the government to scrap the tourist tax or risk businesses losing sales revenue to Paris, in an interview with This Is Money. Athron, chief executive of the luxury food store, stated that Paris was a “very attractive” destination for tourists due to…
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6 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-6/11/23
The future ownership of the iconic London department store, Selfridges, is reportedly in question as co-owner Signa grapples with a financial crisis. Restructuring experts have been enlisted to help Signa raise funds amidst rising borrowing costs and falling property valuations. The sale of Signa’s 50% stake in Selfridges is likely,…
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6 NovemberClothing & Shoes
White Stuff profits and sales soar
Fashion retailer White Stuff has revealed that its EBITDA rose 141% to £7m, up from £2.9m, for the year ended 29th April 2023. Alongside this, the company’s total sales rose 13.3% up to £151.4m which was an increase of £17.8m. The company posted retail sales of £73.9m, up 18.1%, online…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
M&S to sell Jaeger brand in 20 more stores
Marks and Spencer has today (30 October) announced that fashion brand Jaeger will open in a further 20 stores across the UK, following the iconic heritage brand’s ongoing success in store and online. Following a successful trial last year, where selected M&S stores welcomed a dedicated space for Jaeger, M&S…
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16 OctoberNews
M&S to recruit 10,000 Christmas roles
Marks and Spencer has announced it will be recruiting 10,000 new customer assistants to support in its stores over the festive period. The number of vacancies is a more than 40% increase on last year and reflects the additional investment M&S is making in employees’ hours to support customers on…
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
M&S adds Adidas and Sweaty Betty to sports platform
Marks and Spencer has announced it will welcome Adidas and Sweaty Betty to its ‘The Sports Edit on M&S’ platform as the retailer continues to bolster its sportswear offer as part of its ‘Brands at M&S’ strategy. The launch of Adidas and Sweaty Betty will see the addition of an…
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Aug- 2023 -15 AugustHigh Street
M&S expects FY profit growth as it ups market share
M&S has stated that it expects to see profit growth for the full year after seeing continued market share growth in its clothing and home and food categories. It comes as like-for-like food sales increased 11% for the 19 weeks ended 12 August 2023. This was a result of further…
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11 AugustHigh Street
Oxford Street crime wave driven by decline, says M&S chief
Sacha Berendji, operations director at M&S, has told the Telegraph that the recent surge in crime rates on London’s Oxford Street has been caused by its decline. In a letter written to the publication, Berendji stated that Oxford Street was once “the jewel in London’s shopping crown” but now consisted…
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