M&S Loses Schoolwear Market Share

Mars & Spencer is no longer the UK's largest schoolwear retailer by value, according to figures quoted by The Times. M&S's market share fell from 9.7% to 9.1% as Asda's leapt from 9.3% to 12%. Woolworths was another strong performer, moving up to third place with a rise from 5.3% to 7.5%, swapping places with Bhs, which fell from 6.4% to 5.4%.