All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 131
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NewsSpeculation swirls around Rose's holding in Marks & Spencer
Former Marks & Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose is at the centre of speculation that he has sold a big tranche of shares in the retailer.
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OpinionBrands and mortar
The 20th annual Retail Week Conference last week featured a self-deprecating tour de force by the former owner of the most calamitous brand in Retail Week’s lifetime.
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NewsHigher income shoppers will keep spending
Marks & Spencer, Kingfisher and Dixons will benefit this year from their older, higher income customer bases, according to broker Espirito Santo.
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NewsMarks & Spencer strikes design partnership with Sir Terence Conran
Marks & Spencer has struck a partnership with legendary designer and retailer Sir Terence Conran to produce an exclusive home collection.
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NewsM&S use of Interflora as a keyword on Google may be stopped
Trademark laws that apply to internet advertising may be due to change as it emerges that Marks & Spencer’s use of Interflora as a Google keyword may be stopped.
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NewsVideo: Marks & Spencer shifts marketing focus
Marks & Spencer will tomorrow launch its spring advertising campaign featuring the use of ‘Only at Your M&S’ branding for the first time and including its first menswear TV ad.
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OpinionTwo all-time retail greats
At the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011, we recognised the careers of Sir Terry Leahy and Sir Stuart Rose, and this special coverage is dedicated to celebrating their remarkable achievements in this industry.
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AnalysisHow Leahy transformed Tesco’s business in the UK
Terry Leahy was told Tesco had reached saturation point in the UK. Having developed non food, gone online and moved into services, he’s proved the doubters wrong.
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AnalysisNot just a campaign
The perception of Marks & Spencer has been transformed in the seven years that Sir Stuart was at the helm. Its Your M&S advertising campaign was central to that, says Charlotte Hardie
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InterviewInterview: Sir Stuart Rose - Mr M&S
Outspoken, controversial and never dull, Sir Stuart Rose is a retailer’s retailer. He tells George MacDonald about the mess he inherited in 2004, the highs and lows of his time in charge and his plans for the future
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AnalysisRose: The man with the plan
Under Sir Stuart Rose’s leadership, Marks & Spencer has developed one of the most comprehensive CSR programmes of any retailer. Charlotte Hardie examines the achievements of Plan A so far.
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AnalysisA tribute to Rose
We start our special issue on the retiring Tesco and Marks & Spencer boss by looking at what makes him special, in the words of those who have worked with him, or competed with him.
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NewsGrocers back Government healthy living pledge
The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
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NewsNew plan for Leeds development anchored by M&S and John Lewis
Developer Hammerson has resubmitted an outline planning application to Leeds City Council for a 1 million sq ft scheme that was mothballed during the recession.
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NewsBrokers believe the ‘worst is over’ for M&S share price
Brokers spotted opportunity in Marks & Spencer, despite evidence that clothing and general merchandise retailers continue to suffer tough trading.
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AnalysisCan you cut it?
Cutting staff budgets can be tricky, but can retailers save cash without compromising customer service, asks Charlotte Hardie
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NewsStores shorten Royal Wedding hours
Leading retailers are to remain shut on the morning of the Royal Wedding, Friday April 29, and others are considering whether to follow suit.
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NewsEx-Sainsbury’s head of clothing joins M&S
Former Sainsbury’s head of clothing Sara Bradley is to join Marks & Spencer as head of buying for M&S Brands within the womenswear team.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Sara Bradley
Marks & Spencer is understood to have poached Sara Bradley, former Sainsbury’s clothing boss, who was weeks away from joining Asda.
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OpinionM&S machine cranks into gear
Marks & Spencer’s appointment of Inditex’s Russian boss Jan Heere as international director, and the poaching of Laura Wade-Gery from Tesco as ecommerce supremo, should benefit the retailer in subtle as well as obvious ways.