BY KATHRYN WOOD

Marksies

M&S Marks & Sparks

BASICS& HISTORY

1884 Leeds

1906- Croyden

WHAT THEY SELL

•Womenswear •Personal (women's) fit•Summer classics •Classic collection •Seasonal classics •Beachwear •Sportswear •The Indigo collection •Portfolio •Per Una •Buy me now or lose me for ever- limited editions: their discounted product line. •Breakthrough Breast Cancer: M&S markets charitable clothes for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. •Lingerie and hosiery •Shoes •Childrenswear •Babywear

•Percy Pig and Colin Caterpillar sweets •Menswear •Perfect seasonal clothes •Cosmetics and Perfumes •Homeware •Technology •Food and drink •Ready meals•Alcohol •Gift shop/Christmas gift shop•M&S Money – Marks and Spencer Financial Services•M&S Energy– Electricity & Gas (in partnership with Scottish & Southern) and Home Insulation•Plus Fit- Was launched in selected stores during July 2010 for overweight children to wear•Memorabilia

ALLEGATIONS

1990’s- 2011

PLANS

•Who is economically affected by your TNC? (consider both the local and the global communities)•Who is affected by your TNC in any other manner (i.e social, political)? (consider both the local and the global communities)•Is your TNC of benefit to most people? Why?

ADVERTShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHFKE6PD_6U

Spoof:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK5dn0QnC9I&feature=related

SOURCES1. Socialshopping, and Marks and Spencers. Marks and Spencer Christmas feast. Digital image. Social Shopping.

Socialshopping. Web. 11 Nov. 2011. <http://www.socialshopping.com/images/couponimages/org_Marks-and-Spencer_2_1233390079_Food-offers.jpg>.

2. Marks and Spencers. Desserts. Digital image. Social Shopping. S. Web. <http://www.socialshopping.com/images/couponimages/org_Marks-and-Spencer_2_1391810400_M-S-Instore-Offers.jpg>.

3. Marks & Spencer. Marks & Spencer. Web. 12 Nov. 2011. http://www.marksandspencer.com/

4. "Marks & Spencer." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 12 Nov. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marks_and_Spencers>.

5. "BBC News - Marks and Spencer Sees Profits and Sales Fall." BBC - Homepage. Web. 12 Nov. 2011. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15632934>.