High Street Giant Targets Growth in Children’s Clothing Market
- M&S cuts prices on kidswear range by up to 20%
- Investment in quality and versatility
- Launch of ‘The Parent Hood’ baby club for Sparks loyalty programme members
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has taken action to increase its presence in the kidswear market by reducing prices on over 100 products from its ‘everyday essentials’ range. Customers can now purchase a £10 hoodie for very young children and £13 tracksuit bottoms for kids aged six to 16. M&S Kidswear Director, Alexandra Dimitriu, explained that customers seek trusted value in clothing, not just low prices. They also want assurance of quality and durability. The company has focused on improving both price and product quality. Last year, M&S launched ‘The Parent Hood’ baby club for Sparks loyalty programme members, offering up to £250 in annual discounts for young families. Dimitriu believes the brand’s hand-me-down reputation and style credentials can attract new customers and showcase more offerings to existing ones.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and relevant information about M&S cutting prices on children’s clothes and focuses on the company’s strategy to gain market share in kidswear. It includes a quote from an M&S representative discussing their approach to value and quality. However, it contains some unrelated information at the end about Asda’s poor Christmas performance.
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