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M&S beats expectations as sales soar over Christmas

Retail Gazette

The department store retailer saw UK sales surge to £3.6bn in the 13 weeks to 30 December, driven by market-leading growth in food and a strong performance in womenswear. It added that its “ Remarksable Valueoffer also performed strongly, with sales surging 18% over the golden quarter. to £2.3bn, up 9.9%

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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

Wiser

The emergence of eCommerce has transformed traditional shopping habits, with a growing number of parents and students turning to online platforms to fulfill their annual back-to-school shopping needs. Understanding these changes and adapting effectively is crucial for retailers who aim to capitalize on this annual shopping event.

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Marks & Spencer Reports Strong Full-Year Results for 2024

365 Retail

The company’s investment in its digital platform paid off, as it enhanced the online shopping experience and expanded its click-and-collect services. This growth was supported by improved logistics and faster delivery times, catering to the increasing demand for online shopping.

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Has John Lewis Partnership finally turned a corner with its ‘refreshed’ turnaround plan?

Retail Gazette

Executive director James Bailey says this will include a mix of main and convenience stores, and will focus on areas where the brand is “underserved” “Our optimism comes from research and a lot of work we’ve done to work out where those shops will be and how much demand there is out there.

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