Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c. (London: MKS)
London
W2 1NW, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7935-4422
Fax: +44-845-303-0170
http://www.marksandspencer.com
Overview
The sun never sets on Marks and Spencer (M&S). The British retail icon operates about 325 M&S department stores and some 300 Simply Food shops throughout the UK. Beyond Britain, it boasts more than 275 locations, mostly franchises, in about 40 countries, including India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Turkey. Its department stores sell mid-priced apparel, food, and household items under the company's famous private label, the "very British" St Michael brand (found on items ranging from tweed jackets to marmalade). More than 90% of the company's sales are made in its home country. M&S is enjoying a revival after a long struggle during which it sold its Brooks Brothers and Kings Super Markets businesses in the US.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c. (London: MKS)
| Company Type | Public (London: MKS; Pink Sheets: MAKSY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £8,560.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 24.2% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £657.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 42.3% |
| 2007 Employees | 75,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 15.4% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c. (London: MKS)
| Executive Chairman | Sir Stuart A. Rose (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Group Finance and Operations Director | Ian Dyson Connect to this executive |
| Executive Director, Marketing, M&S Money, and Store Design and Development, and Director | Steven (Steve) Sharp Connect to this executive |
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