Marks And Spencer Share Discussion Threads

[simon templar qc] 11/1/2018 08:16

I did warn avoid retail John Lewis done the best but profits will be significantly down. JL say competition will increase more volatility. House of Fraser sales down 2.9% looks bleak.

[freedom97] 11/1/2018 07:52

Steve Rowe added: "We continue with the accelerated transformation programme we outlined in November and have recently taken several important steps to reshape the business for the future. These include a new technology partnership and organisation, and the sale of our Hong Kong based business in line with the streamlined franchise-led model we are adopting for International."

We will report our Full Year results on 23 May 2018.

I look forward to seeing the Full Year results.

[bookbroker] 11/1/2018 07:21

Very poor, not simply lacklustre, food bailed this one out, what will the effect be on margin, just last week there seemed to be queues of folk returning goods at M&S, Trinity Leeds!

[leadersoffice] 11/1/2018 07:13

One word to describe an M&S Christmas...lackluster
Not that great. If this carries on, M&S will need to be taken over. How many times have we heard about never ending restructuring i'm disappointed but will continue to add on any weakness if only for divi.

[philanderer] 10/1/2018 17:55

Marks and Spencer launches Curve, a new plus size fashion range on the British high street

[freedom97] 10/1/2018 16:00

Albanyvillas, the dividend gets paid this Friday. ;o)

[philanderer] 10/1/2018 12:25

M&S poaches Dixons Carphone finance chief Humphrey Singer

The announcement comes less than 24 hours before the retailer updates the City on its Christmas trading performance.


Marks & Spencer has poached a top executive at Dixons Carphone to become its new finance chief.

The appointment of Humphrey Singer, first reported by Sky News, was announced less than 24 hours before M&S updates the City on its Christmas trading performance.


Mr Singer, who has been with Dixons since 2007, served as group finance director of Dixons Carphone since the company was created in a merger with Carphone Warehouse in 2014.

He will replace Helen Weir, who is due to leave M&S on 31 March.

M&S chief executive Steve Rowe said: "Humphrey will be a great addition to the top team.

"His experience as part of the team that led Dixons through its period of change and migration to multi-channel retailer is most relevant to what we are undertaking here."

[albanyvillas] 10/1/2018 11:07

Food sales taking off

Sainsburys bodes well for MKS



When the dividend land in my account?

[jeffian] 10/1/2018 10:22

#6600,

Markle & Spencer?

[freedom97] 10/1/2018 07:59

Morning All,

Many thanks for the posting the news links phil.

As for the 'Modest fashion' range M&S are selling, if those that complained about using the word 'Modest', had first typed into google 'Modest fashion' they would have realized it's now a very popular term used by many companies here and in other countries.

Wikipedia has a large piece on the meaning of 'Modest fashion' and explains a lot of misconceptions surrounding modest fashion or modest style:

"The term modest fashion refers to fashion trend of wearing less skin revealing clothes. The exact interpretation of 'modest' varies across cultures and countries. There is no unambiguous interpretation as it is influenced by socio-cultural characterizations of each country. Beyond the various interpretations, all agree on the idea that modest fashion means loose clothing, comfortable dressing and covering of the body according to person's own comfort..."
"Modest fashion came to limelight thanks to many fashionistas like Dina Tokio and websites like Unique Hijabs, Haute Hijab, MODESTyle, etc."

MKS is correct in saying there is a growing demand for the Modest Fashion style.

[philanderer] 10/1/2018 00:11

'Meghan Markle just stepped out in a Marks & Spencer jumper'

.... what we all really care about is what Meghan was wearing and it's clear she's adapting well to British life because she's already started shopping in everyone's favourite department store, Marks & Spencer....M&S Autograph Wool Blend Round Neck Bell Sleeve Jumper, which is actually on sale.

[qantas] 09/1/2018 23:57

Please do your own research...

[philanderer] 09/1/2018 20:33

M&S outsources 250 tech roles in cost-saving initiative

[philanderer] 09/1/2018 17:38

'M&S starts selling ‘modest’ clothing for women and people aren’t happy about it'


They’ve decided to finally include a range of ‘modest’ clothing to cater for women who need ‘flowing fabrics, higher necklines and lower hems’ for whatever reason. They’re not the first high street brand to offer such – Mango and Zara have already boarded the Ramadan fashion train.


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[buywell3] 09/1/2018 17:07

Amazon took 89% of the USA on-line market in the 5 week period that followed Nov 23rd 2017

So nigh a 90% total domination of the American on-line market for Amazon

This is why it is setting its eyes on the UK for expansion as I key

[albanyvillas] 09/1/2018 13:48

Dividend due this week

[philanderer] 09/1/2018 12:13

I'll be happy if we end the week around 320p ;-)

[bend1pa] 09/1/2018 11:58

Yeah, but what about MKS's numbers. Only yesterday it was put out by 3 independent retail analysts that their Xmas period trading was going to be poor with the share price reacting badly. Then today they move up sharply. Confused to say the least, although I'm expecting a scenario more similar to Debenhams when the facts are revealed.

[philanderer] 09/1/2018 10:02

Nice read across from MRW christmas numbers , especially their premium range 'Best' food.

[philanderer] 08/1/2018 17:27

'M&S invests in returns management'

Marks & Spencer has extended its partnership with Clipper Logistics, and will use the supply chain company’s Boomerang service to manage returns.

[philanderer] 08/1/2018 13:27

Hard going out there ..


Retail sector insolvencies rise for first time in five years, finds Deloitte
118 retailers went into administration last year, representing a 28 per cent increase on the 92 that filed for insolvency in 2016

[philanderer] 08/1/2018 11:01

MTC zapped this morning.


'Torrid' year for traditional retail

According to Visa, its cards account for £1 in every £3 spent in the UK.

With that information it creates an index of spending for every month, and December's report showed household spending falling 1% annually.

Last year consumer spending declined for the first time in five years, according to Visa.

“Despite some large retailers signalling a strong Christmas performance, it is clear that the High Street has suffered recently, while online spending has held up," said Mark Antipof, chief commercial officer at Visa.

He described last year as "torrid" for traditional, face-to-face retailing.

[gswredland] 08/1/2018 10:29

Price and fall at present reflecting fears of analysts ahead of Thursday

[diku] 08/1/2018 08:01

Either these so called journos have inside information to companies openly or they just planting negativity into people minds ahead of trading updates...