Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 49
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Bestway is no longer a wholesaler. It’s an activist investor… in Sainsbury’s
The Pervez-Choudrey-Sheikh family want a seat at the Sainsbury’s table
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Maya Rudolph steps in for M&M’s rested ‘spokescandies’
A year ago we reported on M&M’s move to make its choc characters ‘more relevant’
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Uncensored CMO: provocative advertising guru Bob Hoffman shoots from the hip
Once a ‘slightly ridiculous’ sector, advertising has ‘become dangerous’, according to Hoffman
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10 top tips for minimising email stress and irritation
Emails are like IBS: a condition we can only hope to be less dominated and stressed by
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CMA investigation into confusing pricing neglects impact of the discounters
It seems unlikely the CMA’s review will result in significant legal change
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How did M&S manage to beat Aldi on copycat claims this time?
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court – a division of the High Court – ruled Aldi Infusionist gin liqueur amounted to an infringement of M&S’s protected designs
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How brands can shape the sustainable revolution in grocery
Brands, manufacturers and retailers will need to commit to genuine sustainable business models over the next five to 10 years, says Rachel White, MD UK&I at NielsenIQ
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Low traffic neighbourhoods are a death knell for independent stores and cafés
Councils forcing these schemes on residents are ignoring the concerns of traders, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Tesco is right to assume shoppers will prioritise price over counters
As the cost of living crisis rages, consumers will be more concerned with Clubcard discounts
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First the discounters, what next? How to spot grocery’s next big thing
Doing business with emerging players in grocery will keep you abreast of the latest trends, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Times are tough, but brands must avoid short-term thinking
There are huge dangers in judging success over the short term and assuming it will apply to the long term, says Nick Woods, strategy & creative director at Sunny Side Up
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CMA’s greenwashing crackdown highlights the complexity of eco claims
Eco claims may often be based on an incomplete understanding of the real-world effects, says Michael Bennett, MD of Pelican Communications
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Why government must support employers to tackle economic inactivity
We have seen first-hand how work has the power to transform lives, says Rosie Brown, co-CEO of Cook
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Is greedflation really happening in food and drink?
Hundreds of food and drink suppliers are pushing through price hikes, and inevitably, somewhere along the line, some will take advantage
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Reese’s pervy shoe spot feels strangely British
Establishing a sense of humour is a great way to make a brand feel familiar
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Tesco’s John Allan can light as many fires as he wishes. We farmers know the truth
To me this is nothing more than an attempt by Tesco to get consumers on their side, says farmer Iain Brown
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The Menu: horrific, hilarious service industry satire is a must-watch
As anyone who’s ever worked in the service industry will attest, there are some customers you could just murder
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Don’t misunderstand John Allan’s supplier comments: he was bang on script
Allan’s comments about suppliers would seem to reflect the corporate view, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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DTC brands like Who Gives a Crap can benefit from bricks-and-mortar moves
A retail presence can build brands, protect in the event of digital decline and even attract new subscribers
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Why 2023 is the year of ‘back to basics’ and collaboration
Our industry will weather 2023 better if we look at what our shoppers tell us through their spending and response to change, says Steph Cullen, head of manufacturing at IRI