MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC
QUARTER 3 2012/13 INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
13 weeks to 29 DECEMBER 2012
Group sales +0.6%
Total UK sales +0.3%:Food +2.7%; GM -2.2%
Like for like UK sales -1.8%:Food +0.3%; GM -3.8%
Multi-channel sales +10.8%
International sales +4.1%
Marc Bolland, Chief Executive said:
"Our Food business has performed very well with record sales over the key Christmas trading period. Our General Merchandise performance is not yet satisfactory but we are confident that the steps being taken by the new management team will address this.
"Our plan is to transform Marks & Spencer from a traditional UK retailer to an international multi-channel retailer. We are making good progress against this plan.
"We are pleased with our Multi-channel and International performance.
"I'd like to thank all of our colleagues for their exceptional hard work and commitment over the busy Christmas period."
