M&S digital chief exits amid business boom RETAIL The top dog behind Marks & Spencer’s digital growth is reportedly leaving the retailer just months after being promoted. Chief digital and technology officer Jeremy Pee, who landed the position in January, is understood to be leaving the business to return to Canada. According to a report in The Sunday Times, M&S’s co-chief executive officer [...]
M&S and Morrisons breach competitive land agreements CMA finds Retail M&S and Morrisons used unlawful land agreements to stop rival supermarket stores nearby, the competition's watchdog has ruled.
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M&S reinstates dividend and CEO Stuart Machin promises he’s not done yet November 8, 2023 Marks and Spencer (M&S) racked in hefty profits during the half year, as the firm’s reshaping programme continues to show signs of paying off. The Percy Pig maker posted profit before tax of £360.2m up nearly £100m on last figures of £205.5m. M&S also reported a 14.7 per cent rise in food sales as its [...]
FTSE 100 reshuffle: M&S in, Abrdn out, but who else is coming and going? August 29, 2023 As the reshuffle of the FTSE 100 index approaches, several firms are vying for a coveted spot among the UK's top-tier stocks.
M&S looks to revamp Ocado Retail after chair warns there is ‘work to do’ July 10, 2023 M&S is looking to revamp its joint venture with Ocado as the high street stalwart grows frustrated with the firm’s poor performance, bringing the brands falling profits back to the forefront of investors’ minds. M&S chairman, Archie Norman, told investors at the firm’s AGM last week that there was “work to do” regarding the performance [...]
No teas or coffees for shareholders at M&S AGM as chairman tells them to go digital July 2, 2023 Attendees of the Marks & Spencer AGM on Tuesday will not be served any refreshments or get a chance to speak to bosses face to face, as it looks to take the event totally digital. The Percy Pig maker had advised shareholders not to travel to the company’s AGM on Tuesday, with shareholders who do [...]
City A.M.’s awards a celebration of the best and brightest of the Square Mile March 2, 2023 Tonight at the Guildhall, City A.M. will once again host its annual awards night – a celebration of the best and brightest of the Square Mile and beyond, and the contribution of enterprising private businesses, CEOs and entrepreneurs to our national life. It will, as it always is, be a fantastic occasion. The competitive advantage [...]
Waitrose and M&S meal deal supplier Greencore reports revenue boost by a fifth May 30, 2023 A sandwich and sushi maker supplying UK supermarket giants from M&S to Waitrose has reported a surge in revenue after upping its prices – and revealed it axed around 250 jobs. Greencore told investors it sunk to a loss this year after battling higher costs. The Dublin-based convenience food manufacturing firm said its revenue jumped [...]
M&S hopes share price continues to rebound after further signs of progress May 24, 2023 Marks and Spencer said this morning that it was starting to see the fruits of a refreshed strategy as the British retailer revealed a 9.6 per cent hike in revenues thanks to selling trendy clothes and a wider range of food. For the year, M&S said that revenues reached £11.93bn compared to £10.88bn, in the [...]