Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 253
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Michael Gove: The Grocer’s journalists on the new Defra helmsman
The new secretary of state for environment, food & rural affairs has raised eyebrows and divided opinions …
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The Grocer's view on the General Election 2017
Let us be absolutely clear Mrs May. There is no clarity right now. Only confusion …
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The food-to-go sector needs to do much better on waste
We seem to have selective outrage when it comes to food waste
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Supershoppers lifts lid on sneaky ways to test savvy shoppers
Pay £3 for six tins or £2.69 for five. Which is the better deal? Go on, work it out
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Learn from Waitrose and be different where it matters
Store openings have certainly helped Waitrose but like-for-like sales have been ahead of the market more often than not…
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ASH says retailers not need fear a smokeless future
Sir: We are heartened 95% of retailers are now only selling tobacco in the new standard packs
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Decision day is here. Time to vote for the best and brightest
Bugger Brexit. To hell with elections. Here’s a far more important decision
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Dynamic business can trump price-based propositions
Given the pinch consumers have felt and the solution presented by smartening discounters
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Mood contagion: how your emotions can spread to your team
Executive coach Jennifer Baker shares a case study on mood contagion - and how to tackle it
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Pat welcomes our new (or old) prime minister
I have sent a warm message of congratulations in green crayon on the back of my business rates bill
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Why GDPR could spell data upheaval for retailers
Imagine having no or significantly less customer data: you’d be without a key competitive advantage…
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Learn from Weetabix in China
The recent sale of Weetabix to US company Post Holdings reminds us of how Weetabix struggled to gain share in China
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The bad news just keeps on coming for Brazilian meat
News that Waitrose had pulled its corned beef only adds to the litany of woes currently hitting the meat giant
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Chocolate Lab feeds a nation of cow lovers
Chocolate Lab is a new restaurant in Denver, Colorado
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Can a Heidi Klum fashion line really work at Lidl?
In a bid to bring a touch of glamour to the miscellaneous aisle, the supermodel’s presence will be a coup for the discounter - but what about aspirational fashionistas?
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Ocado finally goes international… but the hard work is just beginning
The signing of one European name is undoubtedly a significant step towards achieving Ocado’s vision of being a leading online fulfilment partner
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We need a national mission for UK food
A national mission. That is how Theresa May described the quest for Brexit success this week
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The organic revolution forges ahead
2017 marks 25 years of Organix, it’s Duchy Organics’ 25th birthday, and the 70th anniversary of the Soil Association
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Tesco and Booker cultures must align
We have all heard Stealers Wheel’s song Stuck In The Middle With You…
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Data can make your business more sustainable
More and more consumers are looking for companies to demonstrate a sense of social responsibility