UK: M&S denies Western European expansion
By: just-food.com | 12 November 2009
UK retailer Marks and Spencer has refuted reports that it is planning to expand its Simply Food banner into Western Europe.
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UK retailer Marks and Spencer has refuted reports that it is planning to expand its Simply Food banner into Western Europe.
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