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Steve Rowe to remain in control of Marks & Spencer's clothing division ​indefinitely

Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer new chief executive officer, is to retain direct control of the department store group struggling general merchandising arm, as he tries to stem months of slipping sales. According to several news reports, Rowe informed M&S employees on Monday in a memo that they should not expect to see his replacement appointed head...

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Timeline: The rise and fall of Marc Bolland's rule at Marks & Spencer

It is the end of an chapter for British high street department store group Marks & Spencer, as Chief Executive Officer Marc Bolland threw in the towel today with the announcement of his impending retirement. In spite of previous news sources indicating that Bolland intended to remain at the helm of M&S for at least another two years, as he...

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Marc Bolland announces departure from M&S amid disappointing Q3

Marks & Spencer's Chief Executive Officer, Marc Bolland, has announced his surprise retirement today from the high street department store group, following disappointing third quarter results regarding a larger than expected decline in clothing sales. Bolland indicated his wish to retire from his role after a six year tenure at the helm of M&S...

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Marc Bolland talks sustainability

Marc Bolland, Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer, today told retailers at The Cloud Retail Week Conference 2012, in London, that consumers and businesses need to inspire each other to act sustainably. During his session, Bolland outlined the retail landscape of the future: “When Marks & Spencer talks about being a multi-channel international...

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M&S to shake up clothing business

M&S chief exective Marc Bolland is expected to shake up the retailer's clothing business strategy. Bolland wants to see the retailer’s clothing arm organised more around its in-house brands, the bulk of which he kept as part of his plans for the group. After ditching the Portfolio range for the older woman, Mr Bolland decided to retain...

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