Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 236
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Stock won't fly just by stocking on top shelf
Sir, Sainsbury’s choice to stack items at the top of its aisles won’t get them flying off the shelves
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Invest in authenticity to thrive
When Donald Trump glided to victory last year, he did so on a platform of authenticity…
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Collapse in high street footfall doesn't trouble Pat
I don’t know why everyone is getting so worked up about the collapse in high street footfall
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With the vegan army on the march, we’re all flexitarians now
With restaurants and shops springing up across the UK catering exclusively for vegan palates, it is safe to conclude that this trend is here to stay
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Scottish must work together on obesity
Last week the Scottish government published its bold Diet and Obesity Strategy Consultation…
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Meat movie myths need to be skewered
I might have to donate for a crowdfunded documentary to challenge the attacks on animal foods made in US propaganda…
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Action on Sugar raises 79 fingers to WH Smith’s meal deal health vacuum
Pressure group finds some supermarket meal deals contain as much as 30 teaspoons of sugar, or four times an adult’s daily recommended amount
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Can Roger Burnley pull Asda back out of the shadows?
The supply chain veteran also knows he has a vital job on his hands to improve Asda’s battered relationship with its suppliers
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Startup boom in food & grocery shows no sign of slowing down
“The golden age of the startup is already over.” That was the provocative message of a piece published by Tech Crunch this week
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Whether 2 Sisters can rebuild confidence could define it
“I’ve never been so gripped by a parliamentary committee meeting,” said one industry insider this week
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The health food boom provides M&A opportunities
Over the past 10 years, the healthy foods market has transitioned from being a niche segment to a full-fledged sector
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Wake up, politicians!
Recent reports showing how supermarket price inflation has soared to its highest level in five years offer a timely reminder
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Scotland takes a radical approach to obesity – with far-reaching implications
There could be some pretty uncomfortable times ahead for some of the nation’s most loved products - under proposed regulations north of the border
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Beat the brain: reptile and chimp functions cloud judgement
It is fascinating to understand how our brains have evolved and how the ‘reptile’ and ‘chimp’ in us all are still running
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Cake Wars: Witches vs Warlocks - supercharged spooky Bake Off
Americans love to grab Halloween by its kitsch plastic devil horns and pump it full of steroids…
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It's price increase panto season for suppliers
It’s one year on from the ‘Marmitegate’ cost price wrangle with Tesco
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How Morrisons has managed to drive growth
The latest Kantar data identifies Morrisons as the fastest growing of the big four supermarkets
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Attract younger shoppers with purpose
Are we at the thin end of a sober wedge? A 2017 study found that 75% of 21 to 35-year-olds limit their alcohol on nights out
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Image-conscious men are hunting out personal care brands they can show off
Male consumers are increasingly searching for personal care products that portray an image they can identify with
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Scary season: Redwood and Rees-Mogg turn up at Pat's Mart
I was actually rather pleased with some of the feedback on my in-store decorations this year