Marks & Spencer

Two Non-Executives Joining the EnterpriseAlumni Main Board

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Friday, March 8, 2024

“What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?

Key Points: 
  • “What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?
  • EnterpriseAlumni is the only technology company in the world to have raised money at scale while ensuring a gender balanced shareholder community.
  • “I am delighted to be joining Emma and her team as a Non-Executive Director of EnterpriseAlumni.
  • I am looking forward to contributing to the next phase of the EnterpriseAlumni journey both as the board chairperson and as an investor because I believe strongly in this mission."

Global Sources invites buyers worldwide to explore Vietnam's must-attend sourcing expo

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Vietnam's must-attend sourcing expo dedicated to international sourcing, this year's fair promises an unparalleled increase in scale, doubling the magnitude of its highly successful predecessor in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Vietnam's must-attend sourcing expo dedicated to international sourcing, this year's fair promises an unparalleled increase in scale, doubling the magnitude of its highly successful predecessor in 2023.
  • This global celebration of sustainable and export-ready products spans Home & Furniture, Gifts & Handicrafts, and Fashion & Textiles.
  • This event establishes a platform for face-to-face connections with verified suppliers, providing overseas buyers with the opportunity to source OEM, ODM, OBM, and export-ready products.
  • In addition, a range of digital services, including GlobalSources.com and the Global Sources app, is all set to offer a superior trade experience for global buyers and suppliers both during and after the shows.

Blue Yonder Releases Q4 2023 Company Highlights and Q1 2024 Industry Insights

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Blue Yonder Holding, Inc. (Blue Yonder) , a leader in digital supply chain transformation, today released its Q4 2023 and FY23 company highlights, as well as the industry trends that matter most in these early days of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Blue Yonder Holding, Inc. (Blue Yonder) , a leader in digital supply chain transformation, today released its Q4 2023 and FY23 company highlights, as well as the industry trends that matter most in these early days of 2024.
  • Leaning into interoperability allows Blue Yonder to provide its customers with increased productivity, reduced waste, and more resilient supply chains​.
  • Blue Yonder Orchestrator: Blue Yonder launched Blue Yonder Orchestrator , a generative AI capability that allows companies to fuel more intelligent decision-making and faster supply chain orchestration.
  • Integrated within the Blue Yonder Luminate® Cognitive Platform , Blue Yonder Orchestrator will be available to customers using Blue Yonder’s cognitive planning solutions .

Marks & Spencer Digital Transformation Strategy Analysis Report 2023: Innovation Programs, Technology Initiatives, Estimated ICT Budget, and Major ICT Contracts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 5, 2024

This report provides insight into Marks & Spencer's digital activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides insight into Marks & Spencer's digital activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts.
  • Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) is a retailer of a wide range of apparel, home products, and food items.
  • In August 2018, M&S teamed up with Decoded, a technology education specialist, to launch a retail data academy.
  • Launched in March 2013, M&S's Digital Labs focuses on accelerating retail technology innovation to strengthen both in-store and online capabilities.

Artificial Intelligence and Commerce Collide at The RETHINK Retail Gala January 15th, 2024 in NYC

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

This exclusive event, tailored for retailers, brands and industry trailblazers, promises an immersive experience where Commerce and Artificial Intelligence (AI) seamlessly merge to shatter the boundaries of conventional thinking.

Key Points: 
  • This exclusive event, tailored for retailers, brands and industry trailblazers, promises an immersive experience where Commerce and Artificial Intelligence (AI) seamlessly merge to shatter the boundaries of conventional thinking.
  • "I couldn't be more thrilled about the upcoming AI in Retail Conference and the RETHINK Retail Gala.
  • Secure your ticket to The RETHINK Retail Gala and witness the dawn of a new era in retail.
  • Secure your ticket to The RETHINK Retail Gala and witness the dawn of a new era in retail.

Retail Market in Indonesia to grow by USD 49.56 billion from 2023 to 2028; market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Adidas AG, and Apple Inc. and Authentic Brands Group LLC, and many more - Technavio

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The retail market in Indonesia is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

Key Points: 
  • The retail market in Indonesia is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    CT Corp. - The company operates retail stores under its brand PT Trans Retail Indonesia.
  • PT Hero Supermarket Tbk - The company operates retail stores under its brands, such as Hero Supermarket, Guardian, and Giant Extra.
  • Factors such as the availability of products from unorganized market players pose a serious threat to the organized Indonesian - retail market.

Target Announces Easy Ways to Get Last-Minute Purchases as Late as Christmas Eve

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

"Making last-minute holiday shopping easy and affordable for our guests is a top priority," said Mark Schindele, executive vice president and chief stores officer, Target.

Key Points: 
  • "Making last-minute holiday shopping easy and affordable for our guests is a top priority," said Mark Schindele, executive vice president and chief stores officer, Target.
  • "We're doing that in so many ways, including offering new, deep deals, extended holiday hours and our convenient same-day services.
  • Most Target stores are open 7 a.m. to midnight through Dec. 23 and from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time on Dec. 24.
  • Visit Target's holiday press hub for more on all the ways Target is delivering joy, ease and savings this holiday season.

Marks & Spencer Records 245% Increase in Annual Gift Card Revenue Through Partnership With Runa

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Runa, the global digital value infrastructure for instant B2C payouts, today announced that its platform has brought a 245% year-on-year increase in gift card revenue volume to its partner Marks & Spencer, the major British multinational retailer renowned for its diverse product offerings.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership helps Marks & Spencer tap into the increasingly digitized global gift card market by offering a frictionless and instant experience for consumers and businesses.
  • M&S sought to grow its gift card sales and increase its share of wallet by distributing gift cards across Runa's vast customer base.
  • "Our partnership with Marks & Spencer, which brought a 245% year-on-year increase in gift card revenue, is a prime example of how innovative technology can enhance the customer experience and ultimately drive sales.
  • The upcoming holiday season, when gift card sales reach their peak, provides an ideal opportunity for merchants to rethink their gift card strategy."

Israel: why the brand boycotts probably won't make much difference

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

McDonald’s found itself caught in the crossfire after an Israeli franchisee said it was providing thousands of free meals to the Israel Defense Forces.

Key Points: 
  • McDonald’s found itself caught in the crossfire after an Israeli franchisee said it was providing thousands of free meals to the Israel Defense Forces.
  • Similarly, Starbucks faced boycott calls after disagreeing with a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the chain’s union expressing solidarity with Palestine.
  • Many other American companies are being targeted, in some cases purely for their government’s support for Israel.
  • More broadly, there have been boycotts over everything from the Ukraine war to “woke” branding.

Case study 1: Danish cartoons

  • In 2005 Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten caused huge offence to many Muslims over cartoons satirising Prophet Muhammad.
  • Much of the outrage was directed at the Danish government for refusing to take action, while Danish-Swedish food group Arla became a lightning rod for calls to boycott Danish products.

Case study 2: the Ukraine war

  • Both consumers and western companies boycotted Russia and Belarus after the Ukraine invasion in 2022.
  • Among the companies pulling out or temporarily halting operations were McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Nike, Apple, BP and Shell.

Case study 3: anti-wokeism

  • In 2015, Starbucks initiated a national conversation about race relations and attempting to bring different racial groups together.
  • This attracted much criticism online for being self-serving, with people pointing out that the chain’s staff weren’t particularly ethnically diverse.
  • More recently, Bud Light faced a two-week boycott from conservatives after its “woke” campaign online featuring trans activist Dylan Mulvaney promoting a tallboy can.

What it means for the Israel boycotts

  • Judging by the experiences of Denmark and Russia, brand boycotts appear to exert minimal influence on the target nation’s economy.
  • In the absence of coordinated sanctions against Israel, social media is likely to be the sole means of pressuring companies and governments into change.
  • Companies trading in Israel or even whose government is backing the offensive could easily fall into that category.


Dr Aisha Ijaz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Target's Serving Up an Easy, Affordable Thanksgiving Meal for Under $25

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Starting today, guests can shop Target's Thanksgiving meal for under $25 online and in store, including the following must-have staples to serve four:

Key Points: 
  • Starting today, guests can shop Target's Thanksgiving meal for under $25 online and in store, including the following must-have staples to serve four:
    Good & Gather Premium Basted Young Turkey (Frozen) – 10 lb.
  • And those hosting a larger feast can simply double this list to serve eight guests.
  • "In addition to our Thanksgiving meal for under $25, we can reach 80% of Americans with Same-Day Delivery with Shipt.
  • When the last Thanksgiving dishes are washed, it's time to turn to holiday hosting, feasting and gifting.