M&S pins hopes on the George Davis fashion formula
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Marks & Spencer is to launch the Per Una clothing range from George Davies in 30 of its branches on Sep 28, 2001. It is intended that this clothing will appeal to younger customers, with Marks & Spencer itself focusing on older shoppers.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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M&S hopes for return to old glories, but has it really turned the corner?
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Marks & Spencer saw profits rise by 20% in the six months to Sep 29, 2001, to 220 million pounds sterling. City analysts are becoming more confident that the retail chain can undergo a revival, and its shares are already the best performer in the FTSE 100 so far in 2001.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Doughty fighter ready to defend Moss Bros
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Menswear retailer Moss Bros expanded too rapidly in the 1990s, according to Chmn Keith Hamill. He feels that more attention should have been given to the firm's core strengths, which including hiring out formalwear.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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