Long reads – Page 18
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Analysis & Features
Is Supreme Court ruling on delivery riders really a ‘conclusion’?
Riders are not in an ‘employment relationship’, the court has ruled
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What the CMA profiteering report means for suppliers
Despite catching a few ‘bad guys’, the CMA’s report clears food manufacturers of the profiteering accusations levelled at them
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Inside DP World's state-of-the-art sustainable logistics hub
DP World’s state-of-the-art logistics park, London Gateway, wants to become the logistics epicentre of the UK food industry
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Interviews
Lucy Menendez on revamping Harvey Nichols’ food & drink offer
Lucy Menendez’s retail journey has taken her from pick ‘n’ mix to Harvey Nicks. Here she reveals how she plans to revolutionise the luxury store’s food and drink offering
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Food retailers’ 12 trends of Christmas
The cost of living crisis may be ongoing, but retailers are tempting shoppers with high-end fare – from savoury profiteroles to posh brunches
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How small brands can navigate supermarket trade investment ‘asks’
Startups and challenger brands facing ‘exorbitant’ media and promotions charges from supermarket buyers
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Will daring to be different pay off for advertisers this Christmas?
As the Christmas ad tradition took off, supermarkets’ efforts became homogenised. This year, they’re taking risks on quirky creatives
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What is holding up progress on selling fruit & veg loose?
With targets now likely to be missed, Wrap is set to call for a ban
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What does the future hold for craft beer’s ‘second wave’?
Five of craft beer’s stalwalts celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. What lies ahead for them?
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UK food security: all the challenges facing the supply chain
From supply chain disruptions to extreme weather and war, what are the biggest factors affecting UK food security now?
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Analysis & Features
Is childhood obesity at a tipping point?
Recent figures show a drop in child obesity rates, but strong policymaking will likely be required to ensure there is longevity behind the trend
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Interviews
Waitrose’s Nathan Ansell on pushing loyalty and value for money
Waitrose’s customer director Nathan Ansell on how he’s reviving its fortunes through ‘bold’ marketing, value for money, and a revitalised loyalty scheme
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Analysis & Features
Who won the Christmas ads in 2023? Our judges give their verdict on all the ads that matter
This year’s batch of festive ads has been rolling out the celebs aplenty. But which is the best?
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Analysis & Features
The party is over for big spirits brands, so where do they go?
As recently as a year ago, spirit brand owners were boasting record demand, but now the boom looks to be over
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Chorlton Cheesemongers: putting small suppliers in the spotlight
The award-winning Manchester shop dedicated to selling the best of British cheese
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Analysis & Features
Inside Pasta Evangelists: A fresh pasta factory made for dark kitchens
Meal kit service Pasta Evangelists has unveiled its new 47,000 sq ft production facility on the premises of Bestway’s first warehouse in Acton, London
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Interviews
Marco Forgione on Brexit, ministers, and surviving global turmoil
The Institute of Export & International Trade head on navigating one of the most challenging periods for global trade in living memory
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Analysis & Features
What must new CEO Rami Baitiéh do to turn Morrisons around?
Everyone knows first impressions count, and it would seem new Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh is going all out to ensure he makes a good one
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Analysis & Features
Hein Schumacher still has a big role for ‘purpose’ in his Unilever action plan
CEO Hein Schumacher says he wants to do sustainability ‘differently’, but there is more to the plan than a retreat from ‘woke nonsense’
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Analysis & Features
How Britain’s 150 biggest food and drink suppliers are faring
Big or small, own-label or branded, the UK’s food and drink suppliers are struggling to balance cost inflation recovery with volume and share, finds the OC&C 150 report