Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 375
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Sainsbury's breezes on
Despite the odd newt in a salad and fly in mashed potato, it seems Sainsbury’s can’t put a foot wrong at the moment.
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Hangovers cured
A drink that gets you drunk without the hangover? It’s a pre-Christmas miracle! But are we ready for such a product?
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Co-op divi doldrums
The Co-operative Group’s ‘divi’ is an icon of the grocery sector - so this week’s announcement is a bitter blow…
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MasterChef: The Professionals and the madness of Gregg Wallace
Is Gregg Wallace mad? Two minutes into MasterChef: The Professionals and he called the fearsome Monica Galetti “Mon”.
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Why food is central in the 'new' politics of austerity
The speed with which the politics of austerity has rocketed up the agenda since the party conferences should not surprise…
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Time for a better Responsibility Deal
The recent government announcement of a sat fat reduction pledge as part of the Responsibility Deal…
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Titania's concerned with cheese, condoms and Californian bees
The existence of a cheese brand called Tickler had passed me by until this week…
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The myWaitrose card has evolved into a subtle, powerful weapon
In the early 1990s a brilliant marketeer named Terry Leahy introduced a loyalty card that changed everything…
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The Grocer's Top New Talent list 2013
Our Top New Talent showcases some hugely talented people, and shows the industry’s astonishing diversity of roles…
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Morrisons finds reasons to be cheerful
As Morrisons unveils its Christmas TV advert, the retailer was finding reasons to be positive about its latest results…
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The next guys
“The food industry is a meritocracy, and it’s really important that bright young people get recognised.” Which is what this week’s Top New Talent awards is all about…
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M&S food in rude health
A year on from his appointment as M&S’s executive director of food, Steve Rowe can be congratulated for making a good business better…
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Marketing your product online: Four key steps
Brand owners need to be aware of the challenges online retail poses. The four key steps are essential to making a brand stand out online.
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Eyes on Tesco
Tesco’s announcement that it is introducing advertising screens into stores that will scan the faces of customers seems like peculiar timing…
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Selfridges gets glamorous with ginger London cityscape
As it’s November (or ‘Christmas’, as retailers call it), Selfridges has unveiled its seasonal shop window display…
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Supply chain agility
Waitrose’s increased focus on improving stock availability highlights the importance of a robust and agile supply chain…
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How we can learn from family businesses
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of quality business debates and conferences…
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Gregg Wallace engages with Autumn Supermarket Secrets
I’ve lost count of the number of programmes promising to reveal the ‘secrets of the supermarkets’…
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Why multichannel grocery magazines rule the roost
Industry research from YouGov and Seven has revealed consumers think content from brands is the best way to help them…
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Why businesses should invest in women
On a buyer trip to DR Congo this summer, one moment stuck in my mind…