Marks & Spencer (UK)

Marks & Spencer is the UK's biggest non-supermarket retail group. Once Europe's most admired retailer, the group struggled with flat or declining sales in the late 1990s. M&S appeared to have rediscovered its direction again in 2002 after four disastrous years of profit slumps and takeover rumours. That turnaround cost the food and clothing chain much of its presence in Europe and the US, as well as the pride, even arrogance, which led to its near-downfall in the first place. But it proved only a short-term fix. Another blip at the end of 2003 brought fresh doubts regarding M&S's strategy. A hostile takeover by retail entrepreneur Philip Green was narrowly defeated, but the progress of recovery remained slow for several years until strong performance in 2006. Click here to access the Adbrands profile (subscribers only); or subscribe to Adbrands.net here. Adbrands Company Profiles provide a detailed analysis of the history and current operations of leading advertisers, agencies and brands worldwide, and include a critical summary which identifies key strengths and weaknesses. Adbrands Account Assignments tracks account management for the world's leading brands and companies, including details of which advertising agency handles which accounts in which countries for major markets.

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