Object Type: Folder
In Folder: P10 - VHS
Video. Marks & Spencer. Return of £2 billion to shareholders. Loop video. 29' 15" 2 copies
Jul 2001
VHS. Marks & Spencer an international retail success. English loop version. 57' 00"
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Marks and Spencer-Year End Results 1998-99. Chief Executive Peter Salsbury introduces the new team on the panel and outlines the structure and topics to be discussed at the conference. Salisbury announces the talking part of the conference will last for 45 minutes and this will be followed by questions from the audience. Finance Director Robert Colville begins by discussing the Group Summary which includes pre-tax profits and accountability. Then Managing Director of UK Retail Andrew Stone talks of changing ranges to co-ordinated collections and lifestyles to meet the new demands of the needs of customers. Examples he uses include lingerie and the launch of the 'Café Select' range and new children's range on foods. Managing Director for Overseas Retail Guy McCracken then speaks about the unfortunate low profit turnover in Marks and Spencer's overseas stores. This is followed by Robert Colville who talks about financial services such as store cards and life assurance. This is finished off with a round of questions from the audience. Running Time: 1:34:17 mins
18 May 1999
Angel' designed especially for girls 9-13 yrs; No wires in first bras; Information and education training sessions for advisers; Approved by Kidscape organisation. Duration: 12mins 40secs
2003
Review of the year's achievements. Introduced by Lord Rayner. Covers store modernisation, St Michael furniture, cosmetics, fresh foods, ready to cook/eat dishes, new selling space, satellite stores and extensions, Metro centre, edge of town stores. Discusses international development including Peoples and D'Aillards in Canada, New York State in the USA, Hong Kong, France. Information Technology including sales data capture systems, Chargecard. Community Affairs including Yvonne Pennicott's secondment to Youth Business Initiative. Producedby the Public Affairs Group. Duration: 13:45.
May 1987
VHS, Autumn Fashion Press Show Performed on a raised catwalk, with two rows of people on each side. Introduced by a welcome talk (partly inaudible). Opening style includes cowboy hats and bandanas covering faces, paired with bright colours, blues, greens, yellows and pinks. A main focus of the show - refers back to the cowboy hats at numerous points. Womenswear - pastel coloured outfits, pinks and blues - big coats and berets. Patterned jumpers. Beiges used to created country gentlemen styles, with woollen jackets, boots, and flat caps. Chequered trousers and skirts with berets. Skirt and trouser suits. Long patterned coats paired with boots, belts, and hats. Masculine suits worn with pink shoes. Silk scarves, trousers, jackets, tops. Menswear - tweed/woollen jackets and coats, flat caps, carrying large blankets. Burgundy and navy shirts and knits. Brown and black leather jackets. Sheepskin jackets. Showing suits whilst carrying newspapers. Also show suits again but accessorising with cowboy hats. Running Time: 31mins 22 2 copies
Jul-Aug 1985
Recruitment and suitability to work in M&S. Looking for talented people. Interviewing staff and asking them their experiences when first interviewed. A national partnership with Job Centre Plus. Duration: 9mins 15secs
28 Sep 1999
VHS. Information film on British Menswear Guild, produced by the guild.
1990s
Introduction by Keith Oates (Deputy Chairman and joint MD). Announces that since last conference two years ago we have seen: - Increased UK sales by half billion pounds. - Overseas sales expected to be £1.2M per annum. - Won Queen's Award for Exports in 1995 and Technology in 1996. - Increased financial activity by 46%. - Now up to 5.5 million Charge Card holders. - Shares up by 24%. - Seen share point rise to around £5 so company now valued at over 14 billion pounds. Asks if we should be satisfied by present growth£ No. He believes increased sales at home and abroad should be faster. Followed by Peter Salsbury who was interrupted by actress playing a dissatisfied customer. Input by Roger Ackroyd with film of improvements at Newcastle store. Contributions from Jim McCallum and Clara Freeman, introducing Guy McCracken who talked of foods and how we need to grow in the UK, internationally and with our people. Input by Nigel Robertson filmed at pig breeding farm in Suffolk re traceability. Input by Joe Rowe on innovation and Gerry Hodes on marketing. Input from Andrew Stone on developing technical innovation. Conference then heard about new fabric developments in pillows and duvets and climate controlled clothing. Inputs from Derek McKelvey, Barry Morris, Ray Walters, Nigel Oddy, Howard Rolfe, Tony Davies, Lin Morris, James Bedford, Derek Hayes, Paul Smith and Nigel Colne on variety of subjects including clothing, schoolwear, sportswear, financial services, new stores in Hong Kong and Kowloon and franchising generally. Conference concluded with speech by Sir Richard Greenbury who said £10b of sales and £1 billion in profits are now in sight in investment plans. Said new staff always needed for future growth of company and how the motto of quality, value and service will never change. Running Time: 45m 53s
1996
This video takes place at the Business Conference at Grosvenor House, London. Peter Salsbury mentions the focus of the conference is to explain the ways in which Marks and Spencer are planning on improving customer service. At the beginning Roger Aldridge uses Newcastle store as a case study to show how Marks and Spencer have delivered a new level of customer service. Improvements include improved access for customers by reconfiguring the Haymarket bus station to allow easier access, and looking at facilities for customers with special requirements, making the customer feel safe by adding extra CCTV and providing more fitting rooms. Other improvements across the business include collect by car service, filing stock at night to allow staff to serve customers throughout the day, and a made to measure suit service in London stores. It is mentioned that as the business goes forward there will be a focus on people, technology and space. Running Time: 56m 17s 2 copies
1996
The video 'A Life in the Day' shows a montage of silent clips relating to Marks and Spencer and the Food Division. The video is accompanied with music throughout. Some of the clips include staff working on the shop floor, deliveries being made, fishing boats out at sea, factories, farms and staff working in head office. Running Time: 04m 15s
1996
Video. Marks & Spencer. 1996 Business Conference. Part 1 - Venture.
1996
Video. Marks & Spencer. 1996 Business Conference. Part 3 - Venture.
1996
Video. Marks & Spencer. 1996 Business Conference. Part 4 - Venture.
1996
Increase in profits by 18-5%. On track for a £700million profit. Roger Holmes, a new M&S executive, speaking on morning TV. Alison Reed, Finance Director, talking about childrenswear. Different news channels reporting. Duration: 59mins
n.d. [c2000]
Video. Marks & Spencer. CFR. Internal services & administration advisors. Candidates C & D & E & F. 2 copies
2000
Securing the recovery Building for our future. Indoor scenes with background music 'The More I See You'. Roger Holmes addresses meeting sharing his key themes for recovery. Alison Reed, Finance - Operating Costs, Jude Bridge - Brand Perceptions, David Norgrove on how clothing has contributed to overall perceptions. Justin King on food. Laurel Powers-Freeling on financial services. Keith Vogg - Home. Barry Stevenson - Retail. Roger Holmes closes meeting. Duration: 42mins 30secs
c2004
Providing more choice in the same amount of space. Compelling store formats. Clothing, food, customers giving good reviews. Moving into homes : M&S Lifestore; high design into furniture. Duration: 3mins43secs
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Video begins with classical music and video of various currencies. Chris Rowe presents the video, which is about the new arrival of the euro in European M&S stores. Rowe walks around stores discussing the euro, what will be changing and when. People state their worries about changes. Rowe then describes the new currency and policies on it. Customers ask about the euro. Staff in charge of the euro changeover discuss how the changes will be taking place and what M&S are doing to plan for the changeover. Staff in charge of the euro changeover discuss training for the new currency and reassure colleagues that this will not impact them negatively. Video ends with slides containing information about the introduction of the euro. Running Time: 15m 2 copies
Sep 1998
Launch of M&S Chargecard in Scotland. Futuristic animated introduction. Description of Chargecard services with brief clips of M&S products. Duration 0:01:05 (30 secs. Repeated twice) 2 copies
18 Jun 1984
Interviews with children and M&S colleagues on the significance of the new millennium. Features Ed Williams, M&S Millennium Manager. Introduces the Children’s Promise project and the charity partners Childline, Barnardo’s, The Children’s Society, NSPCC, NCH Action for Children. Introduces Final Hour campaign. Duration: 0:08:08 2 copies
1999
Features background to M&S support of Children’s Promise with interviews with children and M&S colleagues. Update on progress since the launch of the campaign in 1998. Covers charities including Childline in Northern Ireland, NCH Action for Children, Comic Relief, The Children’s Society, NSPCC, Barnardo’s, Clare House Hospice, and BBC Children in Need. Produced by Bazooka Duration 0:22:20 2 copies
Apr 1999
Advertisement featuring celebrities explaining Children’s Promise Final Hour campaign for donating one hour of wages. Duration 0:00:54 2 copies
1998
Homeware Group gifts for Christmas 1985. Introduces buying strategies and estimated sales by department. Summarises products by department. Toiletries include: Japan, Edwardian Lady, strawberry and apple fruits, wand dusting powder, Fleur, pot pourri, candles, fragrances, Burgundy, SuperTed, bath ranges. Cosmetics and skin care include beauty caskets, St Michael make-up, beauty ‘Systems’. Stationery includes: Edwardian Lady, Harvest, pen pots, Microwave & Freezer diary and standard diaries, calendars, advent calendar, leather stationery, purses, briefcases and business gifts, HiFi and Camera care kits, torches, knitting kits, artificial flowers and plants, giftwrap and Christmas cards, trial Christmas trees and decorations. Books include: cookery books, handbooks, ‘1000’ series, general interest books, adult fiction, children’s books. Ceramics, framed prints and photo frames include: Japan, Country Rose, Edwardian Lady, Chrysanthemum, animal planters, cut crystal vases, decanters and glasses, ceramic figurines, money boxes, photo frames, brass gifts. Clocks include: alarm clocks. Also includes various kitchen gifts and teddy bear products. Focus of the season to be on Edwardian Lady. Produced for Homeware Sales Management by WSTV. Duration: 0:26:24 2 copies
5 Sep 1985
Advertisements for M&S January sales. Footage of ladieswear, menswear, childrenswear, homeware, with slogans each in the format ‘£££££s off Ladieswhere?’. Repeated three times, each ending with different information on the date of the sale starting Sun 27th Dec, ‘starts tomorrow’, and ‘now on’. Duration: 0:01:38 (each advert 30 secs) 2 copies
1998
Video. Marks & Spencer. Christmas Prenence. Christmas Sales Conference 2002. 2 copies
2002
Compilation from press coverage of trading statement on the 12/01/2000 Sky News, Sunrise program BBC News 24 6am news, Julian Buck from Barclays Stockbroker BBC Radio 4 7am Today John Wilson Chairman of British Apparel and Textiles Association BBC 1 (TV) Breakfast News, Virginia Eastman Business Reporter Sky News Business News segment Layla Daybeige and Hillary Cook Barclays Stockbroker BBC Radio 5 23.40 Financial World Tonight with Martin Evans Sudderland Stockbrokers UK 14 mins
2000
VHS, Clear View, Head Office Version. Duration 1 hour, 11 mins. 2 copies
n.d.
VHS. Clothes Show Live. Focus on Marks & Spencer 1993 fashion collection.
1993
Introduction to promoting and operating a Collect by Car service. Explains effective promotion in key areas of the store, process of delivering Collect by Car service, and background to setting up a Collection Point. Duration: 0:12:03 2 copies
[1990s]
Video. Marks & Spencer. Salad production 12 minutes. Ice cream production 5 minutes. Cold chain 18 minutes. Duration: 35min 11sec
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Patisserie story including Tarte Tatin 8 minutes. Albert Roux 12 minutes. Vitacress 12 minutes. Ice cream 5 minutes. Cold chain 18 minutes. Duration: 52min 10sec
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Compilation of clips from UK news programmes regarding reactions to M&S advertisements placed in French newspaper stating that no British Beef derivatives are included in food products sold in France. Duration: 02:37
Jun 1996
Video. Marks & Spencer. Profits compilation.
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VHS. Marks & Spencer. Includes cotton imports, merchandise anti dumping. Wedding list.
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