Comment & opinion – Page 135
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Comment and OpinionAmazon-Deliveroo risks clearing the way for a feeding frenzy of failing firms
The CMA is allowing Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo to keep the food courier firm afloat – but it could set a dangerous precedent
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Comment and OpinionWho’s winning amidst outrageous swings and unfortunate arrows of grocery’s good fortune?
In the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis the direction of travel was only one way. It’s getting trickier now
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Comment and OpinionMini Peperami fan earns a lockdown treat
Lockdown has necessitated a few changes in our shopping habits
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Comment and OpinionSnack maker Emily makes witty adjustment to outdoor push
Snack maker Emily’s six-sheets, booked back in 2019, rolled out just as footfall all but came to a standstill
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Comment and OpinionUS medic Anthony Fauci honoured with beer tribute
Top US immunologist Anthony Fauci’s star continues to rise
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Comment and OpinionLynx Africa’s anniversary smells like teen spirit
Lynx is celebrating 25 years of its most famous scent – Africa – with a spot of time travel
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Comment and OpinionBy tying landlords’ hands, the government has stored up a crisis for retail
The government should look closely at a ‘furloughed space grant scheme’
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Comment and OpinionEmpowering resilience: a more proactive approach to health
Consumers are increasingly looking to target specific parts of the physical body, in order to cure the body holistically, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment and OpinionSharon White is right to move fast with a Waitrose boss. But has she got the right one?
James Bailey will need to expand his skill set – quickly – to get to grips with leading a supermarket
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Comment and OpinionLetters: this crisis is no excuse for irresponsible food ads
Some companies have been pumping out advertising for food full of fat, salt and sugar
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Comment and OpinionHow brands are navigating the minefield of advertising during coronavirus
Some brands have stopped all activity, while others are making a concerted effort to advertise ethically
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Comment and OpinionHow decisive changes and a clear brief help in challenging times
Furloughing staff is a decision no one has taken lightly. Those that remain must try to turn the ship around
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Comment and OpinionProtecting frontline grocery workers from abuse must be a policing priority
It is tempting to call for the reintroduction of the stocks in public squares
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Comment and OpinionAs consumers retreat to old favourites, will coronavirus be the death of challenger brands?
Startups desperately need support – from consumers and supermarkets – to survive
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Comment and OpinionDon’t praise unhealthy food brands using this crisis for PR stunts
Krispy Kreme shouldn’t be lauded for its stunt sending doughnuts to NHS workers, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment and OpinionHow global grocery has stepped up to feed the world and reward its key workers
Grocery’s response to this pandemic will be remembered for years to come, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Comment and OpinionHow the data exchange could continue to benefit brands and shoppers
Customers might be more willing to share intimate data for benefits in ‘peacetime’, says Sandra Perriot of Cheil UK
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Comment and OpinionWe must protect store workers – and pay them fairly
Predominantly female store-based staff are at increased risk, says Sophie Clarke, an associate at Harcus Sinclair UK
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Comment and OpinionThe food industry is doing amazing work. It deserves respect from politicians and the public
Coronavirus is bringing out the very best in humanity – but the worst, too
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Comment and OpinionRecycled into a rainbow: kids help The Grocer make artistic impression
Walk down any given street on your daily exercise outing and you’re likely to see pictures of rainbows in people’s windows