Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 294
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Waitrose 1 highlights gap in big four ranges
The launch of the premium Waitrose 1 range suggests the notion of own-label lines as budget options is now long gone, argues Kantar Worldpanel’s Kirstin Knight
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We all have a hand in encouraging healthy eating
‘Who is responsible for healthy eating?’ That’s the question I’ll be debating at Food & Drink Expo on 18 April 2016
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My Week… by Rakesh Kapoor (as told to Bill Tush)
I’m not sure whether Mr Reckitt or Mr Benckiser originally said “where there’s Brasso, there’s Brass”
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Morrisons' Scouse slip-up hands advantage to Asda
Asda unveiled an ad for a new presenter for its in-store radio station under the ‘project name’ Scouser FM
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Sainsbury’s must dodge drop-off in customer service
You might think the mood this week would be one of celebration at the retailer’s Holborn HQ
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As Apple Pay flops, what next for contactless?
Contactless is soaring, but the mooted mobile payment market seems to have been left behind
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How chocolate milk turned into an fmcg launch sensation in New Zealand
The brand only launched in late 2014 but now holds a 55% market share
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Premier stance with McCormick based on full shareholder value
The three parties have been adding extra spice and flavouring with their sizzling exchanges and sweetened offers
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Harmeston case lifts lid on upheaval at The Co-op HQ
To say that the recent case of Kath Harmeston vs The Co-operative Group was complicated would be a massive understatement
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Wicked Tuna: brash, flashy story of US fishermen
A little round tin is an ignominious way for the magnificent tuna fish to end its days
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What Donald Trump can teach us about employer branding
LinkedIn flagged branding as one of the biggest trends for 2016, with 62% agreeing “employer brand is a top priority”
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Lidl's Damascene advertising conversion
Lidl has adopted a sophisticated, modern multichannel approach to advertising
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Tesco axing Nutricentre is not a healthy sign for innovation in food retail
Tesco clearly didn’t feel Nutricentre was worth the investment to make it take off properly
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Post Office changes are a mistake
Busy, viable and truly local businesses are having a gun held to their head
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Climate Change Agreement continuation is relief for suppliers
“Though overshadowed by other measures announced by the chancellor in last week’s Budget”
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Does your e-commerce strategy have social media buzz?
Snapchat’s announcement it plans to launch an e-commerce platform is indicative of two facts about the industry
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Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Tesco give cause for optimism
The British superstore operators have been a virtual no-go area for investors for some years
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Osborne must rethink living wage 2020 target
FWD members’ annual wage costs will rise by 0.7% this week as the national living wage comes into effect
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If Carlsberg did pubs... for chocolate fans
If you like chocolate and you like beer, then chocolate beer is the drink for you, right?
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My Week… by Gavin Darby (as told to Bill Tush)
Would Mr Kipling lie to you? You can safely look upon me as a kind of beloved, twinkly-eyed grandpa