Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Marks & Spencer vs. Next

What's Inside

Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Next are two of the leading UK apparel retailers. In this Head-to-Head report, we provide key comparative insights about the companies’ revenue, operating margins, shopper profiles, strategies and acquisitions.

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Introduction

What’s the Story?

Why It Matters

Marks & Spencer vs. Next: Coresight Research Analysis

Business Overview

1. Revenue
2. Operating Margins
3. Customer Profiles and Pricing and Promotion Strategies
4. Changing Course of Distribution: Shrinking Store Estates and Switching Focus to E-commerce
5. Key Business Expansion Strategies

What We Think