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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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberClothing & Shoes
M&S adds self checkouts to changing rooms
Marks and Spencer is set to add self checkouts to its changing rooms across 180 clothing stores in order to prevent customers from having to queue twice, The Telegraph reported. The retailer reportedly already installed the new technology in 28 stores and it’s now planning to complete the roll out…
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22 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Sosandar HY losses narrow to £0.7m
Women’s fashion brand Sosandar has revealed that its losses narrowed to £0.7m, from a loss of £1.3m, for the six-month period ended 30 September 2024 as a result of margin enhancement and continued careful cost management. Overall, the group’s revenues fell from £22.2m in the prior year to £16.2m as…
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16 OctoberSupermarkets
Increase in visits sees supermarket sales up 4.7% in October
Total Till sales increased 4.7% at UK supermarkets in the last four weeks ending 5 October 2024, up from +4.0% in the previous month, according to new data released today by NIQ. It said this is likely due to shoppers starting to look towards seasonal products as retailers roll out…
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14 OctoberComment
Why American Golf put its people at the centre of its retail ‘reset’
In the world of retail, few professionals can claim the breadth of experience and transformative leadership that Elaine Wrigley has garnered over nearly four decades in the industry. With roles spanning everything from fashion to food, DIY to outdoor retail, and now her current position in golf retail, Wrigley has…
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3 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-3/10/24
Tesco has reported a robust first half of the financial year, marked by increased sales and profits, prompting an upward revision of its full-year guidance. The supermarket giant achieved a 10% rise in retail operating profits to £1.56bn, with statutory operating profits climbing 13% to £1.6bn. This growth was supported…
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3 OctoberDepartment Stores
M&S launches recruitment drive to fill 11,000 Christmas roles
Marks and Spencer has announced it will be recruiting over 11,000 new customer assistants to support in stores across the UK over the festive period. The retailer is recruiting even more colleagues than last year with over 1000 more vacancies available, reflecting the additional investment M&S is making in colleague…
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberFeatures
How retailers can profit from recycling and reuse models
In the past few years, the concept of sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to an essential pillar for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. This change in perspective is largely driven by increased environmental awareness among consumers, stricter government regulations, and the mounting pressure on retailers to act responsibly. …
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13 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-13/9/24
Logistics UK warned that new EU fingerprint and facial recognition checks for non-EU passengers at Dover could cause delays, impacting fresh food deliveries crucial for Christmas. The Entry/Exit System (EES) implementation from November 10, 2024, threatens significant disruptions, prompting calls for public awareness campaigns. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) asserted…
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13 SeptemberPeople Moves
Boots UK appoints new MD
Boots has announced that Anthony Hemmerdinger has been appointed as managing director of Boots UK and Ireland, effective from 4 November 2024. His appointment, which followed a “thorough” search process, comes as Seb James plans to step down from the MD role after six years. Hemmerdinger is currently the Retail and…
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3 SeptemberNews
Ultimate Products appoints two non-exec directors
Ultimate Products, the owner of a number of leading homeware brands including Salter and Beldray, has announced the appointment of Andrew Milne and José Carlos González-Hurtado as two new non-executive directors. The retailer has also announced that Jill Easterbrook has notified the board of her intention to step down as…
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