NEW DELHI/BANGALORE: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s deal-making spree to get the best domain expertise in the retail sector is poised for the big one now. His retail arm, Reliance Retail (RRL), is locked in ‘substantial’ discussions to float an equal joint venture with iconic UK fashion retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) for apparel, gourmet […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Marks & Spencer is to roll-out a 5p charge for food carrier bags in all of its UK stores, with the exception of those that do not sell food, from the beginning of May to encourage customers to reduce the number of bags they use and to raise money for environmental projects. All profits generated […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Marks & Spencer has distributed almost one million “discount vouchers” in an attempt to boost sales ahead of next month’s trading update. The retailer is repeating a “families and friends” promotion it ran for the first time last February. More than 70,000 staff have been sent a dozen vouchers, offering 20pc off clothing, food and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There’s no escaping the fact that times are tough, so much so that retailers are having to ‘think outside the box’ more than ever to find alternative ways to drive their revenues. Whilst it is proving difficult to continue growing sales from their existing core businesses, I think there is evidence of some good examples […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Internet search engine Google has become the UK’s top brand for the first time, according to a consumer survey. It moved up two places from last year’s poll, beating Microsoft into second place and Mercedes Benz into third. Google also topped a poll of “superbrands” as judged by professionals earlier this year. No supermarkets made […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
LONDON – Britain’s top clothing retailer, Marks & Spencer announces the launch of its international delivery service to France, Germany, Spain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand from its shopping website at marksandspencer.com. The group, which also sells food and homewares, said customers would be able to order clothes, lingerie, as well as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sky has become the latest entrant into the price comparison market following the launch of an online shopping service. New Media Age originally reported in September that Sky was in talks with etail specialists (New Media Age 4 September) to launch a service. The service, provided by Digital Window, allows visitors to compare over 3.5m […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
UK’s leading retailer Marks & Spencer has launched its exclusive store in the city of Ahmedabad. Spread over a generous space of 14,000 sq feet, the store spreads over 2 floors at Dev Arcade Mall on S.G Road. This is its 15th store in India. Marks & Spencer is known for its international quality and value […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Tesco is offering customers a luxury meal-for-two for £9 in an effort to help them beat the credit crunch. Finest range meals are available as part of the Valentine’s Day offer, which includes a side dish, dessert and a bottle of wine. Marks & Spencer (M&S) is also engaging in a similar promotion but Tesco […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Marks & Spencer has demonstrated its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by signing the biggest renewable energy deal in the British retailing sector. The company has entered into a six year deal with nPower. Under the contract, npower will provide the retailer with 2.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of wind and hydro electricity from April. That’s enough […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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