The voice of Celebrity Big Brother: ‘We can all be fake – I’m doing it now!’ March 5, 2024 Marcus Bentley has been the voice of Big Brother ever since the UK show began in 2000. Here he talks about the enduring appeal of the show, and having the most recognisable voice in the country
Marks boss: Running a business under this government is like ‘going up a down escalator with a rucksack on your back’ March 5, 2024 Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin has said operating a business under the current government is like “running up a downwards escalator with a rucksack on your back”.
What’s going on between Ocado and Marks and Spencer? March 1, 2024 Online grocer Ocado and retail giant M&S are currently embroiled in a dispute over a final payment related to their online food joint venture.
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.
Mark Kleinman: This Post Office circus is obscuring the real drama February 29, 2024 The City's best connected columnist on the Post Office, confusion at the top of an insurer and why the Pru is looking at Hong Kong
‘Like Brands. Only Cheaper’: Court throws out Aldi’s appeal over gin bottle battle with Marks and Spencer February 27, 2024 Aldi's appeal against a decision that it had infringed on Marks and Spencer's registered design of its light-up gin was dismissed earlier today.
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.
Sainsbury’s refuses to rule out job cuts in £1bn ‘food first’ strategy February 7, 2024 Sainsbury’s did not rule out job cuts as part of its strategy update which aims to save £1bn and ramp up the amount of food it sells in its supermarkets. This morning, the UK’s second biggest grocery chain said it would slash the amount of general merchandise and clothing it sells in its shops, describing [...]
Sainsbury’s refocuses on food in new growth strategy with ‘progressive’ dividends and buybacks too February 7, 2024 Currently only 15 per cent of its supermarkets offer the full food range, with the new plan to focus on 180 of these highest potential stores.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers continues expansion with move into former John Lewis site January 29, 2024 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group will move into the former John Lewis space at Invesco’s £202m shopping centre in Queensborough, as it pushes ahead with expansion plans.