Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 53
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Can retailers and brands deliver volume growth in 2023?
Volume becomes the kingmaker this year, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Businesses must prepare for a future without energy bills support
Given the tight fiscal position, any calls for more support from government will face an uphill struggle, says Mary Starks, partner at Flint Global and former executive director of Ofgem
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Why multibuys and shopping around are off the table in 2023
In the face of this inflationary environment, there is no doubt consumer behaviours have and will continue to change, says Alister French, partner, retail & consumer goods at Oliver Wyman
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How Argos became an unexpected high point of Sainsbury’s record Christmas
The ongoing focus on convenience and reliability enabled Argos to deliver at time when others fell short
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The pros and cons of the dedicated vegan aisle
Retailers that find ways to integrate plant-based alternatives stand a better chance of recruiting new consumers, says Paul Brown, co-founder and CEO, Bol Foods
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Cut-price energy bailout could further inflate food and drink prices
Prices will be capped by a maximum unit discount of £40.00/MWh for gas and £89.10/MWh for electricity for those in the most “energy intensive” sectors
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Asda’s flip-flop on ranging was avoidable with supplier expertise
Suppliers now can’t get a foot in the door of the growth strategy room – which appears to have been locked even to the buyers, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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The whisky industry is being hamstrung by high tariffs and taxes
Alleviating the cost of storage and freeing up the capital in unsold inventory can provide stimulus, says Nicola Bonini, group head of origination at Supply@Me
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Why supermarkets must offer more variety this Veganuary
As meat-free category growth slows, supermarket options need a facelift, says Christopher Kong, co-founder & CEO at Better Nature Tempeh
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New French border checks highlight ongoing food export friction
UK exporters will face additional bureaucratic burdens from 13 January due to new French border check requirements
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Now it’s the turn of supermarkets to turn up the heat on vegan NPD
Supermarkets are further democratising veganism with their concerted own-label efforts
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Quorn ad angles for late-night kebab crowd
Quorn is starting 2023 with an ad that focuses on taste… using the least discerning consumer group of all time
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Become a ‘powerhouse of persuasion’ with these 78 techniques
Imagine if you could double your persuasion toolbox
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BBC’s Instant Genius podcast offers glimpse at menu on Mars
Elon Musk’s plan for a colony on Mars poses numerous questions for those of us without such lofty intergalactic ambitions
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Why is Wilko struggling? Look no further than B&M’s success
In a crowded and fiercely competitive variety discounter market, more shoppers are favouring B&M. Here’s why
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Hilarious, disastrous and frankly outrageous moments that shaped 2022
A year of political chaos, war, strikes, egg shortages, fevered cost price increase negotiations
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Lula is good news for the Amazon and global trade – but the road ahead is bumpy
Brazil’s new government is tasked with growing the country’s exports-reliant economy whilst protecting the Amazon
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What is the outlook for food & drink funding in 2023?
Businesses of every size must balance their long-term objectives with short-term financial pressures this year, says Paul Doheny, UK head of corporate clients and lending, Rabobank
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Why Lucky Saint is standing out in alcohol-free beer
The Dry January sponsor adapts quickly, sticks to its guns with one core variant, and is about to open its own pub
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Southern Co-op’s face recognition tech is an Orwellian step too far
Retailers should learn the lesson that more unmanned tills lead to more shoplifting, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This