Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 144
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How finding the right business structure has set us up for the next stage
This is my last column for The Grocer, so I’m reflecting on how much I’ve enjoyed it and how much I’ve learned
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Simplified recycling advice is eminently sensible. Let’s make it mandatory
The new labels are a sign of the industry taking ownership of the issue of plastic
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Should Sainsbury’s win such acclaim for its carbon reduction commitment?
The ‘Sainsbury’s saves the planet’ spin from the company feels a bit over the top
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What can retailers learn from Tesco’s approach to plant-based?
Tesco successfully offers shoppers value and differentiation, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Blockchain’s benefits: what should retailers be on the lookout for?
Clear legislation on blockchain in fmcg has yet to be defined, but this doesn’t mean organisations should rule it out, says Matthew Suter, solicitor at DWF
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To get noticed, Februdairy campaigners need to adopt the vegan lobby’s tactics
Animal rights and plant-based activists have been working up ways to ruin dairy’s annual party
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Will government listen to industry calls for a “sensible” Brexit?
Brexit day is nearly here, and food & drink is urging government to keep them in the loop with negotiations
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CMA interest in Just Eat's £5.9bn acquisition by Takeaway.com deal should not be a shock
It is likely to approve the deal, but the Competition & Markets Authority is right to take a look at it
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Retail waste is still rising. Industry must commit to more transparency
There’s plenty to celebrate in Wrap’s Courtauld 2025 progress report
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New CEO Simon Roberts may need to awaken a few sleeping dogs at Sainsbury’s
In his nearly three years at Sainsbury’s, Roberts has more than proved his credentials
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Charmin’s bear-faced bots bring it to the bathroom
Bad news, chefs: robots are taking over
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Daniel Craig opts for Heineken in Bond beer campaign
With new Bond film No Time To Die imminent, Daniel Craig is back
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Oreo puts its twist on fashion with ‘playful’ collection
Cookie brand Oreo is looking to demonstrate its good taste with a move into the fashion world
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Netflix & Chill’d: Ben & Jerry’s adds filthy flavour
Does Ben & Jerry’s know about the smutty undertones of its new ‘Netflix & Chill’d’ flavour?
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A plastic switch isn’t simple, but Coke is ideally placed to find a solution
Coca-Cola says its customers still want plastic bottles - but the customer isn’t always right
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What factors will drive growth of ‘mainstream’ plant-based meat in 2020?
Big brands and the ASF crisis provide opportunities for plant-based, says Barclays’ Warren Ackerman
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Industry finally has some Brexit clarity. Here's what businesses must prepare for
It’s time to move on from the big arguments of principle that dominated 2019, says FDF CEO Ian Wright
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What challenges face the new bosses at Sainsbury’s and Tesco?
As the Lewis and Coupe era comes to an end, the rollercoaster of UK retail rumbles on
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Innovating online is essential. But retailers mustn’t leave offline behind
Retailers like Blockbuster have collapsed after failing to successfully integrate online and offline, says Equator’s Garry Hamilton
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How digital can influence shoppers’ specific convenience needs
Shoppers want to be sure of where they can get specific items at the right price, says Google’s Harry Walker