Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment April 14, 2024 The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour's new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general election.
Asos under pressure as Gen Z shoppers switch to Shein April 9, 2024 Clive Black, analyst at Shore Capital, told City A.M. Asos has come off the back of three “really hard years” and is facing increased competition from Far East rivals Shein and Temu.
Waitrose slashes prices in bid to win over middle class shoppers from Marks and Spencer April 3, 2024 Waitrose is cutting prices for the fifth time in over a year as it battles Marks and Spencer as the favoured grocery spot of middle class shoppers.
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.
M&S aims to launch banking and loyalty ‘superapp’ in long-term commitment to financial services March 17, 2024 Marks & Spencer (M&S) is reportedly close to a seven-year agreement with HSBC to overhaul its banking division as a financial services and loyalty "superapp".
John Lewis returns to profit but cuts staff bonus for third year running March 14, 2024 The employee owned John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will again not pay staff a bonus this year, but has reported a return to proft.
London’s Oxford Street set for major boost after popular bargain store plots opening March 11, 2024 London's Oxford Street is set to get a major boost after a popular off-price retailer is gearing up to open its second site on the retail drag.
Why it may not be all doom and gloom for John Lewis March 10, 2024 Employee-owned John Lewis Partnership has faced a series of dilemmas over the past few years, but analysts are “cautiously optimistic” a refresh of its top table will help aid its balance sheet ahead of its results next week.
How a little-known vaping group went from nothing to sales of $1bn in just two years March 9, 2024 How has a vaping group reached $1bn in sales in only its second year?
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.