Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 320
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Running the Shop: good business plan - not great TV
Bosses fired, prices slashed and rivals badmouthed – retailers have tried most tactics in the past few years…
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Diageo's Johnnie Walker proves its market power
Rumours swirling around a potential takeover of Diageo have got the markets in a fizz…
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My Week...By Richard Lloyd (as told to Bill Tush)
It’s a victory for the little guy. Our super-complaint (and it really is an absolutely super complaint)…
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Bad dietary advice from government: how many are harmed?
Joanna Blythman hits the nail on the head with her views on the ‘fatuous advice’ about diet and health…
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Gluten-free gold rush may risk product safety
Let’s get the recent Genius recall into proper perspective…
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Food photos top annoying holiday poll
This week a highly scientific survey by Teletext Holidays revealed that 32% of people think people photographing food…
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Added value or added cost - the great milk price debate
Are shoppers willing to spend more on standard milk, or only ‘added value’ milk?
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Hopportunity for crafty brewers as shortage threatens supply
West Coast US hops, the kind that make trendy IPAs, are in short supply, but that’s not necessarily bad news
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Quality pushes out brand as own label habits change for good
The UK now has one of the strongest private label habits in Europe, and one which, after a period of static performance is once again in growth mode
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Zac Goldsmith, favourite to be next Mayor of London, has a history with supermarkets
Goldsmith’s most notorious acts to date have been a series of controversial battles against the UK’s biggest grocers
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Supermarkets' supply chain responsibility for campylobacter
It is not acceptable for supermarkets to simply blame suppliers if anything goes wrong…
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More frozen food will boost UK food security
Hats off to Dave Lewis for highlighting the grocery industry’s role in reducing food waste…
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Grocer Golds celebrate smaller entrepreneurial companies
Smaller, younger companies stole the limelight at the Golds in the most egalitarian and entrepreneurial results ever
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Homogeneity breeds failure; 'cultural fit' is more complex
In a bid to create the elusive ‘social and psychological environment’ that will pave the way for success, we see all manner of ploys and strategies
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Healthy on the go food must be easy and affordable, too
Eating healthily and affordably is frequently cited by people as a frustrating ambition, often not attained…
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Cultivating Fear: Tom Heap explores GM's blurred lines
When does offering a helping hand stray into meddling? Or a curious question become troubled uncertainty?…
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Tesco's momentum needs staff to buy into restructuring
In a big week for the supermarket giant, Ian Quinn outlines the challenges they’re still facing
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Joanna Blythman: Fatuous UK healthy eating advice is being challenged by US
Last century’s food demons – fat, cholesterol and salt – are being rehabilitated
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Wet wipe storm is down to user error
The Guardian’s hyperbole is a little unfair to manufacturers
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Apple Pay offers evolution rather than revolution for UK retailers
While benefits for consumers are obvious, the pros for retailers are a little more subtle