Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 443
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The not so mighty Quinn
Musgrave Group today announced plans to pick up the debris from the sudden - if not entirely surprising – demise of Irish retailer Superquinn.
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How to win friends and influence people
Tesco today announced plans to launch a loyalty card in the US. The card will initially be available at seven stores in California.
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Tales of Titania: Prosecco, pasta and very packages
Daddy refused to buy me a doll's house when I was young. "Don't be pathetic Titty," he would say. "Come and help me strip down the Landy instead." I think he wanted me to be a boy. But everything...
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NotW scandal shows why leadership is so vital
The NOTW scandal shows us leadership is vital so why is the UK so bad at it? By the time you read this, the News of the World will be no more.
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Third Party: The cautionary tale of Lurpak’s free seeds
The brand didn’t make it clear they were not edible, but the promotion was a good way to add value
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Biggest drinks brands survey shows nation is falling out of love with wine
Have you noticed how patriotic we’ve all suddenly become? Since the Royal Wedding, there’s been an upswell of national pride of the like not seen since, well, the Royal Wedding.
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Food labelling changes could be even better
The new EU rules have resolved some issues, but front-of-pack labelling needs further improvement, says Sue Davies
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Critical Eye... on banjo rednecks and donkey veal
No, you don't have gigantism. The world really is getting smaller. Local, in food sourcing terms, used to mean 30 miles. That's all changed after Ten Mile Menu.
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Second Opinion: How to put high street buzz back
Leeds Market is a laudable example of a vibrant independent retail hub, says Joanna Blythman
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Risks of damage by association
The News of the World phone hacking scandal, which caused major retailers including Sainsbury’s and The Co-operative Group to withdraw their advertising support and other retailers to stop selling the newspaper before it folded…
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Kishor Patel's Expert Advice: Space should not be the final frontier
Our retail expert offers some Tardis-inspired tips on how to make the most of your store
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It's not you, it's me
Is there such a thing as an amicable divorce? Yesterday Sainsbury’s announced that its 11-year romance with Jamie Oliver is drawing to a close.
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Once bitten, twice shy
Greencore’s hunger for a transformational deal was finally sated today, with the news that it has bagged Uniq for £113m.
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Third party: The ePrivacy Directive will help instil trust
New directive will ensure that consumers can opt out of data tracking and online promotions
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Support vital for countryside and its people
National Countryside Week is a chance for industry to show support for farmers and conservationists, says Mark Price
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Careers File: Redundancy open the door to new opportunities
The week was going so well until you received that innocent call asking you to come to room 13 on the fourth floor to meet your line manager and the HR business partner. You know what happens next.
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Tales of Titania: Sweaty Betties and stick-thin harpies
God preserve us from inter-agency sports. First it was the PR rounders league, then netball the most spiteful girls' game ever invented and now a PR 'industry leader' (aka drooling male lech) has started a PR beach volleyball contest for London...
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Bratislavans want bargains, too
That’s why Tesco is shipping from the UK rather than paying Continental prices, says Dr Clive Black
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Advertisers let off the hook by News of the World's swift demise
Blimey, what a day! Just a few short hours ago, we were questioning how many retailers would follow The Co-op’s lead in pulling advertising from the News of the World.