http://www.marketingweek.co.uk http://www.marketingweek.co.uk http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.marketingweek.co.uk http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/opinion/ms-digital-lab-brings-nimble-startup-approach/4005629.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/opinion/ms-digital-lab-brings-nimble-startup-approach/4005629.article Marks & Spencer has created its own in-house “digital lab” division to keep apace of developments that will make sure its… Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:37 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/celebrities-back-ms-oxfam-pop-up/4005465.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/celebrities-back-ms-oxfam-pop-up/4005465.article Items donated by celebrities including Pixie Lott, Alexa Chung and Gary Barlow will go on sale as part of Shwopping pop up in partnership with Oxfam. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:29 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-ceo-outlines-marketing-plans-to-boost-sales/4004654.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-ceo-outlines-marketing-plans-to-boost-sales/4004654.article M&S extols better links between buyers and marketing and says it will still use celebs in ads. Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:21 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-performance-improves-but-profits-still-down/4004631.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-performance-improves-but-profits-still-down/4004631.article Marks & Spencer has reported a fall in profits despite an improvement in sales performance in its second quarter results. Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:34 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-ditches-celebs-in-christmas-ad/4004614.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-ditches-celebs-in-christmas-ad/4004614.article High street retailer says ‘products are the stars’ of this year’s festive advertising. Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:40 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/trends/the-click-moment/4004113.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/trends/the-click-moment/4004113.article The split-second decisions that bring successful brands to life. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-to-introduce-ar-to-autumn-fashion-campaign/4003498.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-to-introduce-ar-to-autumn-fashion-campaign/4003498.article Retailer will use augmented reality for the first time as part of its ongoing efforts to test new technologies and boost its multichannel business. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:11 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-plots-marketing-drive-for-bank/4002889.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-plots-marketing-drive-for-bank/4002889.article M&S outlines marketing plans for M&S Bank launch. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:12 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-fashion-chief-departs-as-clothing-sales-slip/4002625.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-fashion-chief-departs-as-clothing-sales-slip/4002625.article Retailer shakes up its management team in an attempt to galvanise fashion sales following an unexpected dip in sales. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:12 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-to-charge-for-current-accounts/4002801.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-to-charge-for-current-accounts/4002801.article Retailer will offset the charge with up to £500 worth of in-store benefits. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:48 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/opinion/ms-must-follow-a-bad-week-with-good/4002704.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/opinion/ms-must-follow-a-bad-week-with-good/4002704.article Marks and Spencer has not had a good week. It’s coming under fire for its fashion credentials and the way it manages its… Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:20 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-marks-five-years-of-plan-a/4002067.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-marks-five-years-of-plan-a/4002067.article M&S will continue to engage consumers in its ethical business strategy with campaigns to drive more sustainable consumption. Thu, 7 Jun 2012 11:11 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-reports-profit-slide/4001802.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-reports-profit-slide/4001802.article Profit at the high street retailer dropped for the first time in three years last year as the consumer backdrop becomes “increasingly challenging”. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:29 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/qa-steve-sharp-ms-marketing-director/4001378.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/qa-steve-sharp-ms-marketing-director/4001378.article M&S marketing director Steve Sharp talks to Marketing Week about the launch of its ‘shwopping’ sustainable fashion initiative, the challenge of changing consumer behaviour and balancing long term responsible business with short term sales and profit growth. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:40 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-and-oxfam-push-clothes-recycling/4001356.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-and-oxfam-push-clothes-recycling/4001356.article Joanna Lumley to front M&S sustainable fashion drive in partnership with Oxfam. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-to-improve-pr-and-ad-coordination/4001209.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-to-improve-pr-and-ad-coordination/4001209.article M&S will improve coordination between marketing, PR and buying to avoid a future slide in clothing sales. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:30 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-posts-unexpected-sales-slide/4001194.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-posts-unexpected-sales-slide/4001194.article M&S has reported a fall in sales following a slide in clothing income. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:37 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-taps-into-jubilee-and-games-fever/4000997.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-taps-into-jubilee-and-games-fever/4000997.article M&S has brought back Dannii Minogue and Gary Barlow to celebrate British summer ahead of the Jubilee and Olympic Games. Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:04 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-launches-online-outlet-shopping/4000197.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-launches-online-outlet-shopping/4000197.article Marks & Spencer has launched an online version of its discount outlet stores. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:37 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-brand-director-exits/4000178.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/ms-brand-director-exits/4000178.article Alison Jones has left M&S after only a year as brand director for general merchandise. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:15 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-ramps-up-digital-with-smart-tv-push/3033755.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-ramps-up-digital-with-smart-tv-push/3033755.article Marks & Spencer will be the first retailer to launch a branded-content app on Samsung Smart TV, as part of its broader strategy to expand its multi-channel operations. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:17 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/mainstream-brands-make-a-play-for-the-super-rich-list/3033711.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/mainstream-brands-make-a-play-for-the-super-rich-list/3033711.article Recession? What recession? A new set of brands is muscling in on territory that until recently was occupied exclusively by luxury goods and services providers by targeting the wealthy but time poor community. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/fairtrade-partners-with-tesco-and-ms-for-clothing-push/3033694.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/fairtrade-partners-with-tesco-and-ms-for-clothing-push/3033694.article The Fairtrade Foundation is to use its first summer campaign to push a wider range of certified products as it steps up efforts to market year round. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:50 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/how-ms-took-award-winning-promotional-learnings-forward/3033441.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/how-ms-took-award-winning-promotional-learnings-forward/3033441.article Marks and Spencer won two Engage Awards in 2011. Read how it has taken its promotional strategy forward. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:15 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/promotions-boost-ms-and-debenhams/3033131.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/promotions-boost-ms-and-debenhams/3033131.article Both high street retailers have reported modest performances over Christmas as shoppers were attracted by promotional activity. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:14 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-named-as-x-factor-ad-winner/3032685.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-named-as-x-factor-ad-winner/3032685.article M&S X-Factor Christmas ad garners most positive emotional response, according to research. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:01 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-is-ahead-of-plan-a-targets/3032362.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-is-ahead-of-plan-a-targets/3032362.article M&S has completed 105 of the 180 Plan A commitments it set out and is ahead of the target to achieve 100 of them by 2012. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:33 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-lingerie-ad-socially-irresponsible/3032321.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-lingerie-ad-socially-irresponsible/3032321.article Watchdog rules an M&S ad for a lingerie range that appears on a bus is too “overtly sexual” to be seen by children. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:01 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-is-top-family-brand/3031458.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/ms-is-top-family-brand/3031458.article M&S has taken the top spot in the YouGov survey as consumers look for brands they can trust in difficult economic times. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/family-brands-can-reap-rewards/3031718.article http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/family-brands-can-reap-rewards/3031718.article Brands that show family values make stronger connections with consumers, a survey exclusive to Marketing Week reveals. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00 GMT