date:Jul 11, 2013
Marks and Spencer has booked a 1.8% increase in like-for-like food sales for the first quarter of its financial year.
CEO Marc Bolland, under fire for the performance of parts of MS's non-food business in the UK, said the retailer's food arm had another excellent quarter.
He said: Sales grew well ahead of the market, as customers chose us as the destination shop for special occasions as well as everyday quality they can trust. Our operational execution continues to improve, delivering further