Best of opinion 2023: From politics to Barbie, City A.M.’s top comment pieces of the year December 29, 2023 As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look back at the best of opinion from City A.M.'s columnists, from office politics to Barbiemania.
Big brands like M&S and Zara must stop capitulating to activist intimidation over war in Gaza December 20, 2023 There are perfectly legitimate arguments against companies’ ties to this war, or indeed any war. We don’t need to create imaginary ones.
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 [...]
Tourist Tax: M&S and Primark urge Jeremy Hunt to ‘think again’ as £11.1bn wiped of GDP January 30, 2024 Business leaders are piling fresh pressure on the government to scrap its controversial tourist tax as data shows it is eating away at UK GDP and banishing international visitors.
Morning in the City: Live updates as inflation drops, results from Aviva and M&S May 24, 2023 Welcome to City A.M.’s live blog on Wednesday 24 May as the latest inflation figures are released, and there are results from Aviva and M&S. What you need to know this morning:
From frumpy fashion to TikTok trendsetter: How M&S regained its high street crown November 8, 2023 Marks & Spencer (M&S) has once again found itself back in fashion with investors and shoppers, posting a near £100m in rise in profits in its half year results. Shares in the company rocketed over 10 per cent this morning after the century-old business said its turnaround plan which intends to make the brand look [...]
Remarksable! M&S raises profit outlook after fresh boost from clothing and food sales August 15, 2023 M&S has raised its profit outlook for the year after the high street stalwart was boosted by sales in its clothing and food arm. The UK retailer reported a 11 per cent hike in sales across its food offering in the first 19 weeks of the year as the business pumped further investment into its [...]
WH Smith, M&S and Argos among hundreds fined for failing to pay minimum wage June 21, 2023 Hundreds of businesses including high-street heavyweights WH Smith, M&S and Argos have been named and shamed after being fined for failing to pay workers the minimum wage. Firms from sole traders to household names were ordered to repay 63,000 staff lost wages totalling close to £5m, after breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) law. WH Smith [...]
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 [...]