Marks and Spencer upgraded by Moody’s on ‘prospects for further growth’ November 17, 2023 Earlier in November, Marks announced hefty profits during the half year, as the firm’s reshaping programme continued to show signs of paying off.
Marks and Spencer confirms first female boss Katie Bickerstaffe is to step down March 7, 2024 The first female boss of Marks and Spencer is to step down. Katie Bickerstaffe joined the high street darling just over two years ago, and has helped lead a massive turn around of the business.
Lower prices help Ocado win back customers amid uncertainty over Marks joint venture March 26, 2024 Ocado Retail has continued to see a rise in orders as customers fall back in favour with the brand following a series of price cuts.
Ocado shares tumble as retail partner Marks poised to hold back funds over poor performance February 26, 2024 Both Ocado and Marks and Spencer joined forces five years ago to create the digital grocery brand, in a £750m tie-up.
Marks & Spencer unveils plans to replace retail space with offices at Marble Arch store March 9, 2021 Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled plans to redevelop its Marble Arch store, with some retail space set to be replaced by offices. Under proposals announced this afternoon, M&S said the lower levels of the West End store would remain as retail space offering its food and clothing and home ranges. However, the upper floors [...]
If we look for insane political slights, we will find them – yes, even in M&S ads November 6, 2023 Last weeks momentary insanity of a Christmas ad is a sign of our hyper vigilance against political slights, writes Eliot Wilson
M&S chair: ‘Gove never engaged with us on Oxford Street ruling’ May 13, 2024 "One year, at the whim, really, of a Secretary of State, who's been found to have made his judgement wrongly on five different counts by the High Court.
Marks & Spencer expands online presence to more than 100 markets with launch of 46 new websites March 8, 2021 Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched 46 new flagship websites across the world, expanding its online reach to more than 100 countries. The launch, announced this morning, is part of M&S’s plan to “turbocharge” its online business, and almost doubles the number of international markets where it has a pureplay online presence. In it’s most [...]
Ocado: Surging tech solutions growth drives sales for Sparks-linked online grocer February 29, 2024 Online grocery company Ocado has reported improved revenues driven by improvements in its retail and technology businesses.
M&S turned it around and is now in FTSE 100. Here’s why John Lewis is so far off September 14, 2023 The John Lewis Partnership has had a torrid day, following an announcement it will push its turnaround plan back by two years. It’s the latest bit of bad news that has seen it fall further behind rival Marks and Spencer, whose high street revival recently raised its profit outlook after pivoting towards clothing and homeware. [...]