Marc Bolland: from Morrisons to M&S

The timing of Marks and Spencer's announcement that Morrisons CEO Marc Bolland will succeed Sir Stuart Rose at the helm of the company may have raised eyebrows in the City, coming as it does the day before Morrisons unveils its third quarter results. Nevertheless, the news has been roundly welcomed as a positive step for the bastion of middle England. Katy Humphries reports.

In the spotlight – Marc Bolland's move to M&S

18 November 2009

The timing of Marks and Spencer's announcement that Morrisons CEO Marc Bolland will succeed Sir Stuart Rose at the helm of the company may have raised eyebrows in the City, coming as it does the day before Morrisons unveils its third quarter results. Nevertheless, the news has been roundly welcomed as a positive step for the bastion of middle England. Katy Humphries reports.

What next for Morrisons?

19 November 2009

Morrisons said today (19 November) that its third-quarter like-for-like sales growth had slowed. The news, coming hot on the heels of CEO Marc Bolland's announcement that he is moving to Marks and Spencer, could be seen as a further blow for the UK supermarket chain. However, it could also be a sign that it is time for a fresh face at the top, someone who will address the longer-term strategic questions of expanding into non-food and online. Katy Humphries reports.

INSIGHT: Morrisons sales hit by lower inflation

19 November 2009

Morrisons said today (19 November) that its sales growth was dented by lower food inflation in the third quarter, but insisted that its high growth rate was sustainable for the “foreseeable future”.

Sir Stuart Rose's five years as M&S chief

19 November 2009

Today brought the much-anticipated announcement of who would replace Marks and Spencer (M&S) boss Sir Stuart Rose, with Marc Bolland to become the retailer's new CEO.

INSIGHT: M&S excited about “energetic" Bolland

18 November 2009

UK retailer Marks and Spencer has said that incoming CEO Marc Bolland's strengths in marketing and international business, along side his “youth” and “energy”, make him the right man for the job

BIOG: Marc Bolland - from Morrisons to M&S

18 November 2009

The appointment of Marc Bolland as Marks and Spencer’s new CEO ends the retailer’s 20-month search for a chief executive to replace Sir Stuart Rose.

UK: Morrisons' Bolland to replace Rose as M&S boss

18 November 2009

UK retail giant Marks and Spencer has announced the appointment of Marc Bolland as its new chief executive, where he will replace Sir Stuart Rose.

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