All comment & opinion articles – Page 228
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the year ahead hold for Sainsbury's?
The news that it will be investing to enhance 400 of its supermarkets is more than welcome says Bryan Roberts, global insights director at Tcc global
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Comment & OpinionProducers: respond to Defra's waste consultation or risk being ignored
Building an effective waste system for the future requires the direct engagement of producers with Defra, says Jon Brookes, head of partnerships, Ecosurety
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Comment & OpinionHow Waitrose and M&S should prepare for the Ocado switch
The M&S-Ocado joint venture will also be a fascinating experiment in shopper decision making, says Jeremy Garlick, a partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionWhy the frozen aisle is the new home of haute cuisine
Waitrose’s ‘five star’ frozen food range shows the genre has come a long way since Iceland’s Kerry Katona ads
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's and Asda have the tools to recover from merger disappointment
The back to basics shopper focus approach takes time and focus, says David Sables
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Comment & OpinionTesco's craft beer update shows buyers can still be connoisseurs
While many claim the days of the ‘rock star’ BWS buyer are over, buyers like Tesco’s Dom Hill prove there is still room for creativity and bold innovation in supermarket buying
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Comment & OpinionWill B&M step in for Asda as CMA halts Sainsbury's merger?
What next for Coupe and Burnley as CMA throws out Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
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Comment & OpinionMachine learning can give D2C brands the edge
There’s more competition in the D2C arena than ever
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Comment & OpinionCarlsberg faces the trolls as part of commitment to change
For a brewer as big as Carlsberg to completely overhaul its core lager is no small undertaking
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Comment & OpinionPepsi sky advertising trial brought back down to earth
Russian startup StartRocket has developed a way to launch ‘orbital billboards’ into the atmosphere
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Comment & OpinionDiane Abbott picks up Fleabag's RTD-promoting baton
Abbott last week apologised for drinking a canned mojito on the Tube
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Comment & OpinionWhy startups should set goals early - and write them down
Knowing what you want from your business – and your life – from the start will help guide your goals
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Comment & OpinionThe Sainsbury's-Asda deal is dead. What now?
The CMA’s findings make grim reading for large companies considering M&A activity
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Comment & OpinionWhat the rise of social media influencers means for stores
Retailers should closely monitor social media trends and adapt layouts accordingly, says Will Broome, CEO and founder of Ubamarket
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Comment & OpinionBrands must make their packaging sustainable to attract Gen Z loyalty
Communicating values effectively can be a powerful driver of loyalty, especially from younger shoppers, says Chase Buckle, trends manager at GlobalWebIndex
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Comment & OpinionData trends reveal how the nature of convenience is changing
Convenience means different things to different shoppers, as their searches reveal
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Comment & OpinionD2C recipe box providers can reap rewards from reducing food waste
A study has shown recipe boxes have smaller carbon footprints than equivalent meals
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Comment & OpinionMeat needs an industry-driven scheme to keep fraud at bay
Meat is getting a bad press at the moment, with supply at risk across Europe and the UK
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Comment & OpinionWho is Miguel Patricio and what will the new Kraft Heinz boss bring to the table?
Kraft Heinz switched leaders yesterday after a disastrous fourth quarter – and despite being cut from the same 3G cloth as his predecessor, new chief Miguel Patricio represents a change of direction
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Comment & OpinionAldi's Heck backtrack will provide hope for other brands
Aldi’s decision to redesign its chicken sausages is a big victory for Heck and will provide hope for others who want to challenge the discounter