Marks & Spencer’s beleaguered clothing department previews chic autumn collection up to speed with catwalk trends
Will knickers or canapes win the battle for the soul of Marks & Spencer, or can the pink coats fight off a landgrab by prawn sandwiches to remain at the heart of the country’s most iconic high street store?
Recent trophy boardroom appointments and a new marketing campaign have contrasted with imminent store closures, and whisperings of further disappointing sales figures on the horizon as the brand continues to shift its focus from clothes to food.