Exclusive: M&S rail distribution to provide platform for sustainability

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Retailer says move to transport 300,000 products a week by train will cut annual carbon emissions by 800 tonnes

Marks & Spencer has turned to rail distribution to lower its carbon footprint as part of its ambitions to become the world's most sustainable major retailer by 2015. Following a successful six month...

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