Food thrives in mixed M&S results
Marks and Spencer has reported higher sales and margins from its food business in a set of mixed results that included a patchy performance from the UK retailer's general merchandise arm and a cut to the top end of its group sales forecast.
On the money: NPD sets M&S apart on food - Bolland
22 May 2012
Marks and Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has insisted the UK retailer's product development sets it apart from rival grocers as he faced questions over the launch of a cut-price own-label range.
The verdict from the City: M&S's annual results
22 May 2012
Marks and Spencer, often seen as a barometer for wider trading conditions in the retail sector in the UK, today (22 May) reported mixed annual results. Sales and gross margin from food was higher but challenges remain elsewhere in the business and the retailer also cut the top end of its group sales forecasts.
UK: M&S praises food as company profits fall
22 May 2012
UK retailer Marks and Spencer today (22 May) hailed the "strong" performance of its food business, which posted higher sales and margins in a year when company-wide profits fell.
Best bits: M&S touts value credentials with Simply launch
14 May 2012
Food has been the strong suit for Marks and Spencer in the last 12 months. Ahead of its annual results next week, the upmarket UK retailer has launched a range of "everyday" products and, Dean Best writes, becomes the latest grocer to emphasise its value-for-money credentials.
M&S growth target looks shaky
14 May 2012
Marks and Spencer is expected to cut its growth target when it reports its preliminary results next week.
UK: Marks and Spencer launches 'Simply M&S' food range
11 May 2012
UK retailer Marks and Spencer has launched a value grocery range under the banner Simply M&S.
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