M&S named UK’s top performing brand
Grace GollaschMarks & Spencer is the UK’s strongest brand for a fourth consecutive year, according to YouGov data, with WhatsApp topping the global ranking.
John Lewis Christmas ad an early favourite among consumers, data suggests
Grace GollaschM&S and Coca-Cola rank highest for branded recognition, according to data from Ipsos.
M&S ‘regaining momentum’ as profits more than halve
Amrit VirdiMarks & Spencer says the business is on the road to recovery following its £300m cyberattack, with plans for a loyalty refresh in the works.
M&S clothing and home ditches festive hero ad for ‘mini content drops’
Emily ManockThe first festive campaign under marketing boss Sharry Cramond, M&S explains the clothing and home creative reflects its “modern social-first strategy”.
Marks & Spencer appoints first customer director
Amrit VirdiAnna Cook will join from Sky to help lead customer efforts at M&S in a newly created role.
M&S on why its ‘vast’ social media structure drives virality
Amrit VirdiIn her new role as marketing director for fashion, home and beauty, Sharry Cramond is betting big on social, virality, ambassadors and ad-funded TV to reach new audiences.
M&S names marketing director for food
Amrit VirdiAndrew Hicks joins Marks & Spencer after 20 years working in Australia and South Africa, most recently at Woolworths Group.
John Lewis names M&S’s Anna Braithwaite as chief customer officer
Amrit VirdiFormer M&S marketing boss Anna Braithwaite replaces Charlotte Lock as John Lewis chief customer officer.
M&S marketing leadership undergoes shake-up as clothing and home director departs
Niamh CarrollM&S Food marketing director Sharry Cramond will transition to lead the retailer’s clothing and home business, as incumbent Anna Braithwaite departs the brand.
M&S growth story overshadowed by £300m cyber attack hit
Amrit VirdiMarks & Spencer credits its marketing shift to brand and social for driving sales, as the retailer grapples with £300m fallout from its cyber attack.
The Week in Tech: A nightmare week for M&S and why Duolingo believes in an AI future
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M&S commits to delivering ‘trusted value’ as it cuts kidswear prices
Amrit VirdiAs well as investing in price, Marks & Spencer wants to ensure its clothing is designed to last as it believes “value is more than just the product’s price”.
‘Our secret weapon’: M&S on reaching a new generation by using its colleagues as influencers
Amrit VirdiBy utilising its store colleagues, Marks & Spencer is taking an innovative approach to social media to meet consumers where they are.
Awareness, consistency and ‘sparkle’ help retailers triumph amid ‘competitive’ Christmas
Amrit VirdiAs retailers begin to reflect on the festive period, have strong ad effectiveness scores translated into high sales?
M&S ‘out to break records’ after festive success
Amrit VirdiBoosted by its festive campaigns, M&S broke sales records over Christmas with more customers choosing the retailer for “everyday shopping”.