Marks & Spencer is moving into the era of modern retailing. The marketplace is so fast-moving now, that if you take your eye off the ball for even a couple of seasons, the market has changed.

If it's bad for Next, it'll probably be worse of Marks & Spencer.

Mass merchandising and discount retailing is moving in a big way toward private labels and exclusive designer brands, ... That Wal-Mart is rumored to be contemplating something like this is logical, given the trend in the industry.

This marks the end of the post-communist era.

For better or worse we're in an age of disbelief," Rico said, "An age of science and a need for proof.

Slow down, everyone. You're moving too fast.