All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 59
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DataData: Top 50 retailers by sales during 2015/16 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2015/16 financial year sees The Range, Inditex and Asos enter the table for the first time.
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NewsM&S courts former Next exec to pioneer fashion recovery
Marks & Spencer has begun its search for a new clothing boss, reportedly approaching former Next executive Christos Angelides about the role.
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VideoThe experience economy: How does M&S blend online and offline retail?
Marks and Spencer executive director Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne explains how the retailer intends to grow loyalty through an integrated retail experience.
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NewsAnalysis: Return policies of the UK’s top 20 retailers
As John Lewis slashes its returns policy from 90 days to 35, we take a look at the models of the top 20 UK retailers.
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Analysis
In quotes: Retail legend Sir Ken Morrison's best lines
Morrisons’ former chairman and grocery giant Ken Morrison was notorious for his straight-talking style. Here are some of his best quotes.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sainsbury's and M&S buoyed by Christmas
The week in words and numbers, January 20, 2016: Mike Coupe says recent trading justifies Sainsbury’s Argos acquisition, and M&S, Fortnums and Dunelm report Christmas rises.
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NewsLocation, not price, is key driver of grocery store choice
Price is not a key driver of grocery store selection with location, range of products and habit deemed more important, according to a new study.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: M&S's happy Christmas
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer’s better-than-expected Christmas sales
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AnalysisM&S surprises but jury remains out on turnaround effort
Marks & Spencer attracted plenty of positive headlines last week after reporting a better-than-expected Christmas performance.
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NewsToday in Retail: Making sense of 'Super Thursday'
How was Christmas for the retail sector? After today’s avalanche of updates, dubbed ‘Super Thursday’, we are at an answer – of sorts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department stores still draw Christmas crowds
Department stores are traditionally the go to destination at Christmas. Vast product ranges mean shoppers can find inspiration for the entire family under one roof.
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NewsDon’t see Super Thursday through rose-tinted glasses
Super Thursday lived up to its name, at least in some respects, but the remaining 353 days of this year may not merit a similar description.
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NewsM&S's Rowe: Our Black Friday snub did not harm sales
M&S boss Steve Rowe has said that his customers dislike Black Friday, and that the retailer’s Christmas trading pattern was more traditional in 2016.
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NewsM&S celebrates Christmas like-for-like advance
Marks & Spencer delivered a like-for-like sales improvement at its core fashion division over Christmas.
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NewsIceland outshines big four as festive grocery sales soar
Iceland outgrew the big four at Christmas as festive grocery sales climbed to their highest level for four years, according to the latest industry data.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Super Thursday to reveal Christmas winners
This week brings a blizzard of updates that will give insight into how retailers fared over the vital golden quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Hobbs and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to sell its brands, Hobbs put up for sale and supermarkets report solid Christmas trading.
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AnalysisEight trends retailers should look out for in 2017
For retailers, 2016 was both a year of triumph and torment, but what does 2017 have in store?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, retail sales, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up: BHS liquidator investigates Green and Chappell property transactions, footfall drops on New Year's Day, and more
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Brexit and business rates blues
Retailers have endured a perfect storm of political factors this year that have added to the challenges of doing business.