Marks & Spencer p.l.c.: Stronger than expected results and bond buybacks, a credit positive
The rating remains strongly positioned in the current rating category but some uncertainty remains with regard to the impact of the consolidation of Ocado RetailMarks and Spencer Group is the holding company of the Marks & Spencer Group of companies. As a retailer, Co. provided its own-brand food, clothing and home products in its 1,433 stores worldwide and online as of Apr 1 2017. As of the same date, Co. sold food through 942 U.K. stores, including 253 owned and 383 franchise Simply Food stores; and own-brand clothing and homeware through 343 full-line stores, Outlets and its M&S.com website. Co. focuses on contemporary style and wardrobe essentials, and provides Womenswear, Lingerie and Menswear. Co. exports M&S Clothing & Home and Food around the world, with stores across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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