Marks & Spencer chief leaves mixed legacy after six years at the helm

When Marc Bolland steps down in April he will leave the retailer's balance sheet stronger than he found it - but fashion woes remain Marc Bolland's dash for the exit at Marks & Spencer is well-timed. He could, almost certainly, have survived yet another set of weak clothing sales figures because the food division continued its strong run over Christmas. What's more, the chairman, Robert Swannell, has never seemed the sacking type. Related: Steve Rowe: new M&S boss is company lifer who made his m...