Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 183
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How changing promotions can help retailers escape pricing standoffs
Grocery retailers are trapped in pricing deadlocks, but promotions can be a way out, says Stephen Jacobs, insight director at IRI
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Lush's cheeky plan to help save the planet
Staff at Lush in Manchester gamely stripped off to take part in a stunt for the soap maker last week
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Tyrrells unveils hot and sweet crisps of love
The crisps maker is quickest on the draw with a special edition Valentine’s flavour this year
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No flies on the entomologist staff at Tesco
A Tesco employee was able to use his bug-identifying skills
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Gary Lineker puts in another solid shift for Walkers
You can’t accuse Walkers of not getting its money’s worth out of Gary Lineker, even in a January busy with FA Cup fixtures
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Shrinkflation is a long-term trend, not a Brexit side-effect
According to the ONS, there was no significant uplift in cases directly after the EU referendum
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How in-store experiences can give Morrisons an edge over discounters
The discounters won’t be beaten on price but Morrisons is a leader in in-store experiences, says Nicky Guest, head of in-store excellence at TCC Global
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What supermarkets can learn from banks about updating legacy IT
An updated technology system can make for a smarter business at a fraction of the cost, says Deborah O’Neill, partner and UK head of digital at Oliver Wyman
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Lush has gone au naturel on plastic. Can supermarkets follow suit?
Lush employees bared all at the weekend as a nod to the store’s ‘naked’ concept
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Lessons in digital transformation from Alibaba, Hema and Kroger
Retailers have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for a while
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As politicians panic, food is keeping calm and carrying on
Retailers and suppliers are quietly sourcing alternative supplies, reserving warehouse space and building inventory
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UK retail is leading the way on environmental solutions
The Environment Audit Committee’s parliamentary report on sustainable seas has arrived
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The UK is reliant on non-UK labour - deal or no deal
Brexit uncertainty caused a shortfall that left fruit & veg unharvested last year Sir, In this whole Brexit debacle, there is a ‘known known’. Deal or no deal, Scotland and the UK are getting thrown into a meltdown as far as labour is concerned. We require approximately ...
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Inside Hotel Chocolat: secrets of a chocolate empire
This is not your typical multimillion-pound company. For a start, CEO Angus Thirlwell is extremely hands-on
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Gillette’s ad is an admirable move – boycotters be damned
If you’re a man who feels alienated by the new Gillette ad, have a word with yourself
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'Planetary health diet’ provokes strong reactions… but will we change what we eat?
Food production is currently “exceeding planetary boundaries”, a report warned today
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Cybersecurity is a vital cost for retailers and needn't be complex
In 2018, retail ranked the most at risk of cyberattacks out of 18 other industries
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How smaller portions can become the 'new normal'
There is overwhelming evidence that our food environments affect what we buy and eat
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Why we should resist the vegan putsch
Vegans, about 1% of the population when I last checked, are currently trying to shape the public discourse on food
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Brexit isn’t a poker game – MPs must act now to end the nightmare for food and drink businesses
The uncertainty that has gripped businesses since the referendum reached new levels last night