All Marks & Spencer articles – Page 74
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle of the retail Christmas ads commences
The Christmas ad competition is on to win shoppers’ seasonal spend. Here are some of the retailers’ approaches adopted for this year’s campaigns.
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NewsRetail Diary: Pigs might fly and the Tesco job that will tie you in knots
Pigs might fly as a cider company pilots playful drones, Tesco’s job will leave you tied up in knots and the choppy waters facing a surfing brand.
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NewsData: John Lewis Christmas ad clocks up more than 6 million views on YouTube
Data: John Lewis’ latest Christmas advert, unveiled last Friday, has already generated more than 6 million views on YouTube.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, M&S, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on November 9, 2015: Argos’ website goes offline, M&S chief confirms stay and S&P cuts Matalan’s long-term credit rating.
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NewsWatch: M&S goes ‘mobile-first’ with special moments Christmas campaign
M&S will launch its Christmas ad today, starting with a preview to members of its Sparks loyalty scheme followed by online and social media.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asda's Black Friday U-turn, Morrisons Q3 and M&S results
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and reporter Luke Tugby.
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OpinionM&S margin focus pays off but sales growth is still needed
M&S interim results reveal growth in both ecommerce and food, but general merchandise sees its fifth year of like-for-like decline.
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NewsM&S signs up 1.8m Sparks members as customers shrug off data fears
M&S has so far signed up 1.8 million shoppers to its Sparks membership scheme and a website data scare has not hit applications to join.
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NewsMarks & Spencer half-year update: What the analysts say
M&S reported a 6.1% jump in underlying pre-tax profit during its first half, but non-food sales slipped. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsMarks & Spencer half-year profits rise but non-food sales slip again
Marks & Spencer has reported a 6.1% jump in underlying profit during its first half, but sales slipped again in its troubled non-food division.
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OpinionEmployment Minister: ‘Ex-offenders have been overlooked for too long’
The UK economy is strengthening every day and businesses are continuing to do the country proud by growing and creating jobs.
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AnalysisExclusive extract: How Marks & Spencer’s values set it apart
Marks & Spencer came from humble beginnings and in this extract from his new book, Timpson chairman John Timpson looks at what set it apart.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends website after customers see other people's details
Marks & Spencer was forced to suspend its website yesterday after complaints from customers that they could see other people’s contact details when they logged into the site.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe hits out at proposed changes to Sunday trading laws
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has hit out at Government plans to relax Sunday trading laws after claiming the proposed new laws are too complex.
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NewsM&S boss Bolland to remain at helm for 'at least two more years'
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland has vowed to remain at the helm for at least another two years as he bids to turn the retailer around.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, business rates and M&S
Retail news round-up on October 26, 2015: Sainsbury’s boss slams changes to Sunday trading laws and M&S chief not standing down for at least two years.
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NewsAsos Rewards loyalty and engagement programme to be rolled out
Fashion etailer Asos is to roll out a loyalty scheme after an enthusiastic reaction from shoppers to a trial.
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NewsRetailers can now follow many routes to growth in overseas markets
Retailers are expanding internationally for many reasons. For some it’s saturation in a home market; for others it’s the chance to exploit an identified opportunity in a new territory.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Alibaba could disrupt the British retail industry
Alibaba is somewhat of an unknown quantity in Britain but that is set to change now that the retailer has hired its first UK boss.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S's reward scheme, Tesco and Alibaba names UK boss
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.