C/F/281. Ratio analysis of UK retailers Marks and Spencer vs. Burberry

The paper provides financial performance analysis for two UK retail companies, Burberry and Marks and Spenser. Company analysis is focused on comprehensive financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for the last 6 years (2002-2007). The second part of the research is devoted to the valuation of the company stock performance.

C/F/243. Marks and Spencer Financial Analysis

The paper examines the financial performance of the Marks and Spencer Company discussing their recent financial results and presenting a comprehensive financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for the last 6 years (2001-2007) and peer valuation (Burberry Plc). The study identifies the factors that have determined stock price performance, the implications of the ratio analysis, the upside of the share price and the company's value relative to their peers.

P/B/547. Report on Burberry: stakeholders, problems and proposals

The paper reports on Burberry, a UK luxury brand retailer, reviewing their background, reputation and key stakeholder groups, i.e. customers, managers, financial players, distributors and the media. Interests and messages of each group are discussed highlighting problem areas (e.g. the Chav issue) and offering proposals for the company management.

C/EI/16. FCUK and Burberry, the e-business analysis

This paper examines the e-business of FCUK and Burberry e-engines. The core capabilities, web pages design have been discussed. The web sites pitfalls were examined in details in terms of speed, environment, convenience, privacy, security, access and availability, reputation, trading policy, advertising, and customer involvement. The paper concludes with giving recommendations for the business performance improvement.