UK: M&S remains cautious despite Q1 sales rise
Author: just-style.com | 7 July 2010
A strong performance in general merchandise - which includes clothing and footwear - has helped Marks & Spencer to a 3.6% rise in like-for-like UK sales, the retailer said today (7 July).
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