Channels reports, insight and analysis – Page 62
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Comment & Opinion
Aldi swaps plastic straws for cardboard on all own-label drinks cartons
A new recyclable paper version made from FSC-certified cardboard would see 70 million plastic straws a year removed from circulation, Aldi said
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Comment & Opinion
B&M offers 2,000 Kickstart job placements for young people
The placements are in retail, distribution and support centres across the UK
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Promotional Features
New routines for a new reality: looking at the boom in e-commerce and its impact on grocery
As the surge in grocery e-commerce looks set to continue beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, how can retailers ensure that they are serving their consumers well and understanding their shopping habits and requirements?
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Comment & Opinion
How to encourage consumers to adopt new products and meals into their repertoire
People have a limited repertoire of seven to 10 meals that they recycle over weeks, months and often years, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Whitepapers
5 ways to make your brand more authentic in the Covid landscape
Making your brand more authentic is a sure fire way to engage with consumers in 2021. After a year of Covid chaos, people are looking for authenticity in the brands they engage with: shopping more locally, choosing brands that show they stand for something and supporting those that show consistency and clarity in their messaging and visuals.
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Analysis & Features
Deliveroo: is it really worth £8.8bn?
Can the business – which is still operating at a loss despite a major boost in home deliveries during the pandemic – be worth investing in post-Covid?
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Comment & Opinion
The Convenience Mix podcast delves into the growing online opportunity
Online grocery has grown rapidly during the pandemic – and convenience retailers have adapted to the new reality just as fast
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Comment & Opinion
What role can digital play in the future of grocery convenience?
The evolution of e-commerce has disrupted the meaning of ‘convenience’ but grocery still has to catch up, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets can’t use the pandemic as an excuse for poor digital experiences
Supermarket websites are creating friction that is completely avoidable, says Carl Uminski, COO at digital product agency Somo
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Packaging
The packaging industry has faced trying times due to both the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit.
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Comment & Opinion
Ken Murphy: Why the food sector needs collective action on climate change
Beyond our own operations, we know we can achieve more by collaborating with our suppliers, experts and others in our industry, says Tesco’s CEO
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Podcast
Delving into Delivery: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Episode two sees our experts unpick the convenience store home delivery trend
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Comment & Opinion
Is online grocery really the ‘under-penetrated’ market Deliveroo says it is?
Deliveroo has this week published its pre-IPO prospectus, which outlines its ambition to be ‘the definitive online food company’
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Big Interviews
Roger Burnley big interview: the outgoing Asda CEO on five years ‘spinning two plates’
Roger Burnley’s tenure at the helm of Asda has been full of distraction and change. So as he prepares to step down, what does he think his legacy will be?
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Analysis & Features
Lockdown anniversary: How has Covid changed UK eating and shopping habits?
As the country looks forward to a gradual reopening of the economy, what are the lasting impacts of the restrictions – and the pandemic – on Britain’s eating and shopping habits?
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Comment & Opinion
The online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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Analysis & Features
The Hut Group: how THG cracked DTC
Through acquisitions and investment in tech, THG has become a go-to for brands looking to move into direct selling. What’s its secret?
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Comment & Opinion
Business rates relief controversy shows the moral quagmire when tax becomes voluntary
Nothing can be certain, said Benjamin Franklin, except death and taxes
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Analysis & Features
Swift: what is it like inside Iceland’s new convenience store?
The first ‘Swift’ store opened in a high-footfall area in Newcastle yesterday, with Iceland MD Richard Walker indicating more are likely to follow
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Comment & Opinion
Why Amazon is a major threat to UK supermarkets
Amazon first entered the UK grocery market in 2016 but has substantially expanded its offering over the past year