Comment & opinion – Page 192
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Comment and OpinionWe must all take a stand against abusive crimes on retail workers
Dealing with assaults against staff will take collaboration across retailers, the police and government, says Co-op retail CEO Jo Whitfield
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Comment and OpinionWhat can be learned from the success of Poundland?
Shopping at Poundland is less likely to feel like a chore for shoppers, according to Jeremy Garlick
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Comment and OpinionAdvantage Amazon and D2C: retailers face a double threat
Suppliers are looking seriously at direct-to-consumer options, says David Sables. And the consequences for retailers are potentially serious
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Comment and OpinionGenome editing could change the way the UK does fresh food
After Brexit, the UK has the opportunity to become a world leader in genome-edited produce, says Dr Agustin Zsögön
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Comment and OpinionIndofood allegations cast a shadow over palm oil supply chains
If you thought the world’s unquenchable thirst for palm oil was only bad news for orang-utans, think again
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Comment and OpinionWe must address the serious nutrition deficit in our diets
Both the UK food industry and government must take ‘hidden hunger’ seriously, says Professor Chris Elliott
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Comment and OpinionVegan ranges are a worthy investment – as are specialist vegan chefs
According to the Vegan Chef Institute, a London cookery school that specialises in plant-based cuisine, restaurants are struggling to find people with the right skills
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Comment and OpinionWaitrose cannot afford to offend its mindful customers
As they say in retail, the customer is never wrong. And the customer is not just Waitrose, it’s Waitrose customers
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Comment and OpinionAre we about to enter a new golden age of organic?
Organic has had its ups and downs, but news such as this weakens the case of organic naysayers who claim organic is a fad
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Comment and OpinionKFC should show leadership on chicken welfare
Why is KFC unwilling to sign up to the European Chicken Commitment?
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Comment and OpinionDispatches uncovers shocking growth of 'baby banks'
It’s a shame Dispatches aired this week after Philip Hammond had taken to the despatch box
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Comment and OpinionPret must rebuild trust but Smith hire marks decisive action
The sandwich chain seems to have finally woken up to its responsibilities
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Comment and OpinionRetailers large and small must unite for Remembrance Day
There has been a greater clamour than usual this year to close shops for the entirety of Remembrance Day
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Comment and OpinionAmazon’s supermarket rivals are fuming over CMA decision
It comes days after the Chancellor rejected calls for an online sales tax on companies including Amazon
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Comment and OpinionTangible in-store experiences give retailers a one-up against online
Providing customers with curated and engaging experiences in store is the way forward, says Tony Rhodes, commercial director at Mood Media
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Comment and OpinionTim Smith must make Pret take full responsibility for its supply chain
After months of questionable handling of its rapidly emerging allergy crisis, Pret has finally taken a sensible step
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Comment and OpinionHow search can help retailers maximise alcohol sales
There are 1,388 alcohol-related searches a minute in the UK, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment and OpinionChancellor’s Budget plonks wine trade right in it
Freezing duty for beer, (most) cider and spirits but not wine is hugely unfair and deeply damaging
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Comment and OpinionGeorge in for grannies as Aunt Bessie's ambassador
Aunt Bessie’s has binned off its nosy granny duo in favour of some new blood
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Comment and OpinionScottish hero saves sugar with his home Bru
By day, he’s mild-mannered Lee. By night… well, OK, he’s still Lee