Davies 'to step down from Per Una'

Fashion designer George Davies, the founder of womenswear range Per Una which helped drive an image revamp at Marks & Spencer, is preparing to step down from the company, it was reported today.

It is understood that Mr Davies, who also pioneered the George at Asda label, will not be renewing his contract with M&S when his current one expires later in the year, according to The Sunday Telegraph.