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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Feb- 2018 -23 FebruaryAdvice
Feeling the squeeze: how to fight falling profits and rising costs
The boom in e-commerce over the last few years has altered the way we shop beyond recognition and the fast pace only looks set to increase. But this rapid transformation has come at a cost to retailers. Profit margins are being squeezed ever tighter as they find themselves under pressure…
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12 FebruarySupermarkets
Aldi reclaims title of ‘nation’s favourite supermarket’ in satisfaction survey
Aldi has been rated the nation’s favourite in-store supermarket in Which?’s annual best and worst supermarket satisfaction survey. Customers were impressed with Aldi’s special offers, as well as the quality of its fresh and own-label products and the ease of finding items on its shelves, Which? said. It is the…
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9 FebruaryAnalysis
The changing face of retail and retail employment
Over the last five to 10 years we’ve all witnessed the changing face of the retail store. The early signs were evident, with Apple’s flagship stores launching as places to worship tech, the rise of experiential stores – where we’re just as likely to pop into one for a coffee…
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2 FebruaryGovernment
MP calls for retailers to become more ‘Disability Confident’
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton, is encouraging more retailers to realise the benefits of employing disabled people. The government has launched a new campaign to get retailers to sign up to its Disability Confident scheme which launched in 2016. According to the latest official statistics,…
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Jan- 2018 -31 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Hundreds of jobs at risk as M&S announces store closures
Marks and Spencer has announced plans to close 14 of its stores this year in a move which will affect 468 employees. The closures are part of the British retailer’s ‘transformation plan’ aiming to modernise its stores and meet the changing expectations of customers. Six stores will close by the…
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22 JanuaryAdvice
How can retailers overcome the omnichannel challenges?
Consumers’ demands on retailers have intensified in the past decade. Previously, having an online store to accompany your physical shop was seen as a luxury, now it is essential and online shopping has taken the next step to meet customer demand. Consumers want the ability to shop seamlessly across multiple…
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18 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Marks & Spencer closes Neasden distribution centre
Marks & Spencer has ceased operations at its Neasden clothing and home distribution centre, transferring staff to other sites in the M&S network. The group’s new Welham Green warehouse will be fitted out and tested during 2018 and is expected to start operations in the first months of 2019. The…
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11 JanuaryHigh Street
Marks and Spencer sales take a hit over Christmas
The all-important festive season yield disappointing results for Marks and Spencer at the end of 2017 as sales fell 1.4% during the period. Like-for-like revenues fell 1.4% in the 13 weeks to 30 December, with clothing and homeware down 2.8% and food down by 0.4%. Steve Rowe, chief executive said:…
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Nov- 2017 -16 NovemberUncategorized
New £1.4bn Westfield Croydon centre gets council green light
A new Westfield shopping centre – London’s third – has been given the go-ahead by Croydon Council. Construction on the £1.4 billion redevelopment proposal for the Whitgift Shopping Centre by the Croydon Partnership – the joint venture between Westfield and Hammerson – was unanimously given the green light by members…
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