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arks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) announced today that Fiona Dawson,
currently Global President of Mars Food, will be joining the board as a non-executive Director from 25 May 2021. Ms Dawson has had a spectacular career at Mars, rising from the Graduate Trainee scheme to one of the top roles in the company. Her leadership roles have included President of Global Retail and Mars Chocolate UK and European Marketing Vice President. Archie Norman, M&S chairman said: “We operate a highly engaged board committed to the transformation of M&S, one of the UK’s most loved brands, and Fiona is another very strong addition to our team. She comes from the Mars school of management and the culture and commercial dynamism that goes with that. “She has turned around
businesses, run and built factories and understands what is required to drive change. As a former President of the IGD, and through leading a major supplier, she knows the UK and global food retail industry better than anyone. She has operated at the cutting edge of consumer marketing and her background is in growing iconic, heritage brands. “As a business leader Fiona has been a trail blazer as the first ever
female General Manager at Mars UK, helping steer not just Mars but also the broader food industry through challenging health and regulatory issues. Fiona has epitomised the
week for sales of picnic and food to go items, with sales up 213% compared to the same time last year and continuing to grow as the weather hots up. While 2020 saw a rise in the
Mars’ culture of driving growth with a strong moral compass. Her focus on coupling societal change with performance, underpinned by a strong corporate culture, make her a superb fit for Marks & Spencer.”
T 6 May 2021
he lifting of lockdown restrictions last month marked the start of picnic
season, Waitrose reported a record
trend for carpet picnics, DIY charcuterie boards and many practiced their baking skills, 2021 is set to be the year of the picnic as restrictions ease to allow us to enjoy dining al fresco with family and friends. Driven by the lifting of lockdown and rise in outdoor eating, we saw sales of fresh antipasti (87%) and seafood antipasti (106%) and dips (82%) soar. As the demand for picnic food grows, the business is launching a new picnic box on its Deli counters in time for National Picnic Week, which runs from 19 to 27 June 2021. The new boxes offer customers an easy picnic solution and include a selection of deli counter customer favourites produced by British suppliers, such as pork pies, sausage rolls and scotch eggs. It can be purchased on a special promotion with the Waitrose British Artisan Cheese Boxes, which includes five of the most popular British cheeses. The new launch ties in with the
demand from shoppers seeking out traditional picnic fare to kick off the season.
Sales of savoury pastry, quiche
and pâté increased by 56%, 23% and 57% respectively and Waitrose No.1 cooked meats rose by 105%. Picnic
classics scotch eggs and cocktail sausages also saw sales increase by 104% and 59%.
As well as classic British picnic staples, in the last month, customers also looked for flavours from across the globe, with sales across the World Deli range up by 75% compared to last year. Premium picnics are also emerging as a trend following the 104% rise in sales of premium continental meats.
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