On the ITV Breakfast Show, this morning, the CE of M&S just wasn't getting it! Again he was asked about the basics, but now it appears they are going down the 'Food' route. Recently I have, for the first time in years, bought a couple of pieces, in the sale. They are great and I have had a number of compliments on them. The shoes are on trend now and maybe were a little early in the stores, hence on sale and a blue lace dress that is very flattering (a little like a self-portrait type lace rather than a nightdress lace) and has washed brilliantly. However, I want good lambswool knitwear, good underwear, well made and tailored skirts / trousers, in a durable fabric that doesn't pill, fray, click, sag, bag or look like a rag when sat in. I will pay for good quality basics, but I will not pay for another item that just doesn't stand the test of time. I bought a bra in store two weeks ago and it fitted fine, so thought get another (had to go online, as only one in store) and guess what, it didn't fit, even though it was the same size! It is not the stores that are failing but the management and lack of imagination in the creative / buying staff.