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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Nov- 2022 -22 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Crew clothing eyes Joules takeover
Crew Clothing’s owner and majority shareholder is reportedly considering acquiring embattled retailer Joules out of administration, according to Drapers. The outlet has revealed that the Brigadier Acquisition Company, which is owned by Menoshi Shina, is in talks with administrators Interpath Advisory about a potential rescue deal that could see a…
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21 NovemberClothing & Shoes
M&S welcomes menswear to ‘brands at M&S’ platform
Marks and Spencer has announced a deal which will bring brands such as Ted Baker, Superdry, Lyle and Scott and Musto to its ‘brands at M&S’ platform. The introduction of these latest third-party brand partners will see the addition of more than 250 menswear products to M&S.com bringing the total…
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18 NovemberPeople Moves
Marks and Spencer announces interim CFO
Marks and Spencer have announced that Jeremy Townsend is joining the business as Interim CFO on 22 November 2022. Following the announcement on 21 July 2022, M&S confirmed that Eoin Tonge will step down from the board on 9 December 2022. He will leave the business on 19th January 2023…
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7 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Mamas & Papas revenues jump 17% in H1
Mamas and Papas has reported that its revenues grew 17% in the six months to September, with the group’s continued expansion of its UK retail space driving “strong” sales growth despite a challenging environment for consumers. The group posted sales of £126m in its last full financial year ended 27…
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7 NovemberClothing & Shoes
N Brown appoints new director of design
N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Helen Low as the group’s new director of design. Low, who is currently head of design at Joules, will join on 21 November 2022. The appointment is in line with existing succession plans for the group’s current director of design, Neil Hendy,…
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Oct- 2022 -26 OctoberHigh Street
M&S warns it will close Oxford Street store if rebuild plans are blocked
Marks and Spencer has warned an inquiry it will close its Oxford Street location if its plans to demolish and rebuild the property are refused, according to the BBC. M&S’s scheme to rebuild the site featuring new offices, a gym and a cafe have faced opposition from campaigners who argue…
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14 OctoberSupermarkets
Marks & Spencer considers moving head office from London
Marks and Spencer is considering the prospect of leaving and downsizing its central London head office, according to Retail Week. The department store‘s chief executive Stuart Machin reportedly raised the possibility at this week’s investor day during a presentation, where he questioned the need for large central London offices. He…
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Sep- 2022 -7 SeptemberPeople Moves
Ocado Retail names Hannah Gibson as CEO
Ocado Retail Limited has unveiled the appointment of Hannah Gibson as its new CEO, effective from 20 September. Having spent more than 10 years at Ocado Group, Ocado said Gibson brings “extensive experience” from a range of senior customer, commercial and technology roles. She is currently chief product officer for…
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Aug- 2022 -23 AugustPeople Moves
M&S strengthens womenswear team with two appointments
Marks and Spencer has welcomed Emma Fox as its new head of buying for womenswear and will join in October later this year. Fox will report to Maddy Evans who was promoted to director of womenswear earlier this year. She joins from The White Company where she was head of…
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22 AugustSupply Chain
Felixstowe Port strike could lead to £700m hit to trade
The upcoming eight day strike at Felixstowe Port could disrupt trade worth up to £700m, experts have warned. According to The Times, experts have said that the strike – which includes 1,900 dockworkers, could disrupt supplies to the nation’s supermarkets and exports from firms from now until Christmas. The outlet…
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