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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Apr- 2021 -14 AprilNews
Sosandar predicts 35% FY21 revenue growth to £12.2m
Sosandar, the online women’s fashion brand, expects to report a 35% year-on-year revenue rise to £12.2m for the financial year ended 31 March 2021. While the group does expect an EBITDA loss for the year, this is set to be reduced by 60% when compared to 2020’s losses. The e-commerce…
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8 AprilSupermarkets
M&S outlines lockdown reopening plans
Marks and Spencers has announced its plans to reopen ahead of the retail sector’s return in England and Wales on 12 April 2021. From 12 April, the supermarket chain will reopen its clothing and home spaces to customers for the first time since the most recent outline. As part of…
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6 AprilClothing & Shoes
Peacocks rescued from administration, 2,000 jobs saved
Peacocks has reportedly been rescued out of administration in a move that will save 2,000 jobs and 200 of its 400 stores, according to Sky News. The fashion business has been saved by an international consortium, led by former chief operating officer, Steve Simpson. The chain was previously part of…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchSupermarkets
Former M&S CIO joins Asda
Asda has confirmed that Marks and Spencer’s chief information officer (CIO) Carl Dawson will join its team, also as CIO. Dawson has spent the last six years at M&S delivering “technology modernisation and digital transformation programmes”. The appointment comes after former CIO Phil Tenney left the business in December to…
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29 MarchComment
Clean Sweep: The great supermarket sustainability drive
For years now, the dangers of plastic to the environment and an impetus to reduce our use of it has been present. The non-biodegradable substance can hang around the environment for hundreds of years after its use, becoming a danger to animals and ecosystems across the world. According to the…
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22 MarchSupermarkets
Iceland spends £150m on deals despite pocketing £40m Covid relief
Iceland’s owners have taken and spent £150m from the supermarket chain since the beginning of the pandemic, despite refusing to repay business rates relief, according to The Sunday Times. The company’s recent investor presentations revealed that Sir Malcolm Waker, Iceland’s founder, used £141m to purchase former shareholder Brait and acquire…
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17 MarchSupermarkets
Ocado unveils own label rebrand
Ocado has undertaken a rebranding strategy that includes 100 new products and less packaging, as well as a switch from green to purple. The food retailer said that 530 items in the group’s own label range are set to be changed in time for today’s (17 March) launch. Moreover, the…
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16 MarchHigh Street
JML appoints two new directors to board
JML has announced the appointment of Susan Aubrey-Cound and Simon Hathway as new non-executive directors of its board. The retail group, which owns brands such as Doktor Power, Walkmaxx, Chillmax, and Phoenix Gold, has promoted Kevin Dickens to the position of group marketing director as part of its growth plans.…
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11 MarchClothing & Shoes
M&S adds third-party brands to online offering
Marks and Spencer has announced a set of third-party brands such as Joules and Sosandar are to be added to its online offering. The move is the first wave of guest brands to be marketed and sold under the banner ‘Brands at M&S’. The new offering is part of M&S’s…
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1 MarchSupermarkets
M&S creates 360 new roles to back Gov’s Kickstart scheme
Marks and Spencer is supporting the government’s Kickstart programme by creating 360 youth work placement roles, to help young people “gain invaluable experience” and step onto the work ladder. The scheme, in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, will deliver two Kickstart cohorts with 180 placements each in April and June…
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