Tom Booth, from our Employment Department, takes a look at the recent development of Marks and Spencer’s…

Marks and Spencer has announced that former MP and Chairman of Asda, Archie Norman, has joined the company as its Chairman.

Mr Norman brings a reputation of turning businesses around, having changed the fortunes of Asda in the early 90’s to a £6.5bn sale to Wal-Mart in 1999.

The question remains will Mr Norman have the same effect on M&S? What will this mean for M&S’s loyal customers?