In the spotlight - A new chairman for Marks and Spencer

By: Michelle Russell | 23 August 2010

Marks and Spencer's shares climbed 6.1 pence, or 1.8%, to GBP339p in London today (23 August) on the announcement that the retailer has appointed Robert Swannell to replace Sir Stuart Rose as chairman next year.

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Marks and Spencer's shares climbed 6.1 pence, or 1.8%, to GBP339p in London today (23 August) on the announcement that the retailer has appointed Robert Swannell to replace Sir Stuart Rose as chairman next year.

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