All articles by Clive Black – Page 5
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Inflation is the big worry this year
Retailers will push the promotional envelope to deliver value to shoppers, says Clive Black
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News
Second Opinion: Tesco’s second engine powers up
Major retail and property developments in Asia will deliver years of growth, says Clive Black
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Comment & OpinionSecond Opinion: Promotions can be force for good
While they may dilute consumer loyalty, deals can help drive up case values, says Clive Black. There may be a paradox in the actions of the food retailers and their rhetoric. We have heard several retail magnates talk of their discomfort at the level of promotional activity in the UK ...
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News
Second Opinion: Sir Terry Leahy’s story of success
Tesco’s departing boss should be proud of his list of notable achievements, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
What price the age of austerity?
The food industry may be stable but the overall market will stay jittery, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Should we panic over wheat prices?
No we shouldn't, given residual stocks. But oil prices are up and that could hit inflation, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: We’re in the doldrums for a while
Even without double-dip recession, consumer spend will remain cautious, says Clive Black
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News
Second Opinion: Is Ocado a sound investment?
Top marks for its customer service, but profitability is another matter, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: The forecast is stable for 2010
The rest of the year looks set to be a period of low-level price inflation, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: The deficit may trigger a fat tax
Penalising unhealthy lifestyles may look attractive to a new government, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Organic must spring into action
The UK has moved out of recession into growth. Clive Black asks if organic can do the same
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: The case against an ombudsman
When public spending needs to be cut, this is a waste of taxpayers’ money, says Dr Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Get set for all change at the top
The fiscal policy of a new government is the key event in the coming year, says Clive Black
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News
Second Opinion: Who’ll be the Christmas winner?
Waitrose and Morrisons will do well, and Tesco is set to improve on 2008, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Santa is conservatively optimistic
It won't be a wild one this year, but neither should it be. Loyalty is now key, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Is the party over for promotions?
With improved price stability, suppliers - and retailers - may promote less, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
The space race is well and truly on
This time, so far, it’s a much more restrained affair - according to Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Get ready for the big VAT debate
The Grocer has been championing the need for a more sensible timetable to the return of VAT to prior rate levels.
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Comment & Opinion
Who benefits from regulation?
Costly competition probes are hard to justify when Britain is deep in debt, says Clive Black
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Discounter revolution? Hmm...
The deep discounters are doing well but their growth isn't sustainable, says Dr Clive Black