All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 13
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Opinion‘As Asda flounders and Aldi’s sales slow, the battle for this year’s Christmas table will dictate grocery success’
The seasonal showdown in grocery may be particularly interesting this year at the value end of the market where Aldi, Lidl and Asda will slug it out amid shifting dynamics, says George MacDonald
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NewsM&S turns to AI and social media spending to boost sales and attract Gen Z shoppers
Marks & Spencer is ramping up its growth strategy with an “accelerated pace of change” across digital, data and tech as it uses AI and social media spending to attract younger shoppers.
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NewsM&S to trial grab-and-go coffee shops as it takes on rivals like Pret
Marks & Spencer is set to trial more grab-and-go food and drink options in its cafe as it looks to win lunchtime customers from rivals like Pret a Manger, The Telegraph has reported.
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NewsM&S to trial clothing-only store after Gen Z customer share increases
Marks & Spencer is set to trial a clothing-only store after an influx of Gen Z customers has helped drive growth in sales.
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NewsM&S has launched a baby club for Sparks members to boost kidswear market share
Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of a new baby club for Sparks loyalty members in a bid to boost its kidswear market share.
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GalleryMarks & Spencer unveils its new-look, small-format food store in London
Marks & Spencer has opened the latest iteration of its small-format food stores in central London.
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NewsLord Rose has become first patron of Fashion Retail Academy
Former Marks & Spencer chief executive Lord Stuart Rose, now chair of Asda, has become the first patron of the Fashion Retail Academy.
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Opinion‘Department store leadership merry-go-round shows a sector wanting to change’
After a tough time, the remaining top department store players are in a good position to play to their strengths, believes George MacDonald
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Opinion‘US election and England football manager search show importance of succession planning’
High-profile leadership changes in politics and sport hold lessons in succession planning that can help retailers ease the transition from one leader to the next, says Tony Gregg
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Opinion‘The UK is famous for online grocery but where else could retail find talent to export?’
With a shift in consumer needs on the horizon, world-class innovation can play a key part in retailers’ success, argues Lisa Byfield-Green
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NewsFormer M&S, Boots and Starbucks executive joins Costa Coffee
Former Marks & Spencer, Boots and Starbucks executive Rhys Iley has joined Costa Coffee to head up the food-to-go brand’s retail and operations team.
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AnalysisWhat to look out for in Ocado’s interim results amid its dispute with M&S
Ocado Group will hope to settle investor jitters when it publishes half-year results on Tuesday, pointing to a strong start to the year and economic green shoots – but all eyes will be on the performance of its Retail arm and the ongoing dispute with M&S
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NewsMarks & Spencer kicks off c-store renewal programme with Liverpool Street overhaul
Marks & Spencer is to refresh a swath of convenience stores and open more in pursuit of growth in that market.
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AnalysisRetail 100: Which industry bosses are predicted to make major waves in 2025?
Last month, Retail Week published its annual Retail 100 list, the 19th celebration of the UK’s most influential leaders, which included its annual Ones to Watch forecast. The leaders of Rituals and Dr Martens were among the 14 people tipped to make the list next year
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AnalysisRetail cabinet: What would government look like if retailers ran the country?
As the country casts its votes in the general election, Retail Week imagines what a cabinet made up of bold and capable retail leaders might look like
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NewsMarks & Spencer raids Aldi to find new chief commercial officer
Marks & Spencer has poached a top Aldi director to become chief commercial officer of its food division.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to invest £38m in new city centre flagship stores
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a suite of flagship store openings in city centres as part of its store renewal and rotation programme.
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Opinion‘As Morrisons marks 125 years in business, how many newer retailers will enjoy similar lifespans?’
Retail thrives on the new but the businesses that last longest are founded on principles that never lose their relevance, observes George MacDonald.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches clothing repair service
Marks & Spencer has launched a clothing repair service as it seeks to encourage a circular economy by reducing textile waste.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints Ikea exec to senior stores role
Marks & Spencer has drafted an Ikea executive as a stores director.