Marky McSpenceface

First output from NERC/M&S
Collaboration:
'Chocky McChockface'

Following the exciting news of the NERC/M&S link up, the CEO of M&S, Steve 'Cod' Rowe announced plans to 'learn from the best in engaging with our customers'.

As a result they have decided to follow NERC's lead and hold a competition to rename all their foodstuffs. 'What could possibly go wrong?' asked Rowe.

Meanwhile, in M&S...

A NERC scientist chats happily to an M&S worker. Possibly

It was announced yesterday that NERC and Marks and Spencer would share data. Now read on.

The check out of Marks and Spencer’s. A woman is at the check out with a Per Una top and a plastic box of chocolate bites.

Check out Assistant: That will be £53.99, please. Can I interest you in our store card?

Customer (fumbling for her credit card): Um, no, that’s alright, thanks.

Check out Assistant: You get an extra 10% off today’s purchase.

Customer: No, I’m fine, thank you.

Check out Assistant: You can spread the payments. Help you to manage your costs.

Customer: No, I really am fine, thanks.

Check out Assistant; Very reasonable rates.

Customer: No.

Check out Assistant: No problem madam. We do have an offer on the chocolate bites today. Buy two, get a third half price.

Customer: No, thanks. I only want the one.

Check out Assistant: I understand madam. Can I interest you in a Research Strategy?