While a replacement for David Norgrove has not yet been found, M&S stated the clothing chief would leave the company “in due time”. .
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Among those tipped to take up the position are former Debenhams boss Belinda Earl and New Look Stephen Sunnucks. .
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Until then, Norgrove will remain on the company management board, focusing on improving supply chain efficiency. .
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For the 15 weeks to January 10, M&S reported a 4.5 per cent drop in same-store sales of goods other than food. .
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Total clothing sales, meanwhile, fell 3.3 per cent year-on-year for the period. .
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According to CEO Roger Holmes, poor sales of women clothing were a primary contributor to the “disappointing” results. .
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“The fall in clothing sales was driven by a weak performance in certain key women’s wear areas, notably knitwear, coats and suits, where our ranges were not strong enough,” he said.
Date:1/15/2004
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