Marks & Spencer (M&S) Report: Information and Technology Analysis

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Marks & Spencer (M&S), a multinational retailer. It begins with an introduction to the company, its background, and the products and services it offers. The report then proceeds to analyze M&S using Porter's Five Forces, evaluating the competitive landscape, including rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, threat of substitutes, and threat of new entrants. Following this, a value chain analysis of M&S is conducted, examining its primary and support activities. Finally, the report summarizes and reflects on how information technology (IT) can help M&S gain a competitive advantage in the market. The report concludes with references to the sources used.