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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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustPeople Moves
Neptune appoints Will Kernan as chairman
British interiors and lifestyle brand Neptune has appointed Will Kernan as its chairman. Kernan joins Neptune’s senior leadership team to closely support CEO Aalish Yorke-Long in executing exciting plans to lead the brand into its next stage of growth. It said Kernan has “extensive” retail experience, and will continue in…
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Jul- 2023 -21 JulyClothing & Shoes
Marks and Spencer chief slams ‘pathetic’ Marble Arch rejection
The chief executive of Marks and Spencer has slammed the government’s decision to deny the demolition and redevelopment of its flagship store on Oxford Street as “pathetic”. The company planned to demolish the existing three buildings and construct a larger 2 basement and nine-storey mixed-use development containing a retail store,…
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11 JulyClothing & Shoes
Sosandar welcomes first full year of profitability
Sosandar has welcomed its first full year of profitability in FY23, in what was a “milestone year” for the group, as profits swung to £1.6m, up from a loss of £0.6m the prior year. Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions over the period, revenues also increased, with sales rising 44% to £42.5m,…
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3 JulyNews
M&S launches first back-to-school partnership with Oxfam and Ebay
Marks and Spencer has announced the expansion of its long-standing Shwopping partnership with Oxfam for the back-to-school season with dedicated school uniform Shwop boxes in over 200 stores across the UK. Through the new M&S back-to-school Shwopping boxes, donated preloved school uniforms will be given a second life in an…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneNews
Matalan makes two senior executive appointments
Matalan has announced the appointment of Phil Hackney as chief supply chain operations officer and Katherine Davis as chief retail officer. These new senior executives will report directly into Jo Whitfield as CEO. The roles have been created to support Matalan’s transformation, unlocking improvements to the customer journey as the…
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14 JuneSupermarkets
Asda to freeze prices on more than 500 products
Asda has announced that it has frozen the prices of over 500 branded and own-branded products following an investment to “give customers more control over what they spend each week”. The price lock, which runs until the end of August, includes cupboard essentials such as cereals, pasta and tea, as…
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13 JuneTechnology
Secret Sales appoints new CTO to accelerate marketplace platform
Secret Sales, the non-full price marketplace for fashion, sportswear and beauty brands, has appointed Leon Shepherd as its new chief technology officer. The appointment comes as the business prepares to “invest heavily” in its technology offerings in line with its aggressive global growth agenda. Shepherd has previously worked for brands…
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8 JuneSupermarkets
M&S introduces ‘Beauty Takeback’ scheme
Marks and Spencer has announced a partnership with beauty recycling experts, HANDLE, to launch a ‘Beauty Takeback’ scheme in over 40 stores across the country. This scheme will see hard to recycle beauty packaging materials and components that commonly end up in landfill to be recycled are turned into new…
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7 JuneNews
M&S swaps ‘Use By’ with ‘Best Before’ dates on fresh milk
Marks and Spencer is swapping the ‘Use By’ dates with ‘Best Before’ ones across its RSPCA Assured Select Farms British and organic fresh milk in a bid to halve food waste by 2030. M&S is the first grocer to offer ‘Best Before’ labelling on fully recyclable milk bottles after having…
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2 JuneNews
M&S welcomes Skechers, Crocs and TOMS at ‘Brands at M&S’
Marks and Spencer has today announced it is welcoming global footwear brands Skechers, Crocs and TOMS to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform this season. The US footwear brands join M&S at a time when each are delivering strong performance independently, with all reporting double-digit revenue growth. Skechers has grown…
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