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M&S To Tailor Its Stores To Local Shoppers

For the first time in its 127-year history, the high street retailer is to tailor its stores based on an area’s demographics and affluence. A trial of the scheme will begin in October, and if successful will roll out through 2012. The move comes after the group reported a 12.9% rise in annual profits.

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