Clive Black
The Grocer
Dr Clive Black is head of research at Shore Capital Stockbrokers.
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Saturday Essay: Why there isn't, and won't be, a price war Subscription
18 Apr 2009
Forget the headlines - the industry's margins and returns are too low to justify a price war, says Dr Clive Black
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Second Opinion: Discounter revolution? Hmm... Subscription
04 Jul 2009
The deep discounters are doing well but their growth isn't sustainable, says Dr Clive Black
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Who benefits from regulation? Subscription
01 Aug 2009
Costly competition probes are hard to justify when Britain is deep in debt, says Clive Black
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Get ready for the big VAT debate Subscription
29 Aug 2009
The Grocer has been championing the need for a more sensible timetable to the return of VAT to prior rate levels.
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The space race is well and truly on Subscription
26 Sep 2009
This time, so far, it’s a much more restrained affair - according to Clive Black
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Second Opinion: Is the party over for promotions?
24 Oct 2009
With improved price stability, suppliers - and retailers - may promote less, says Clive Black
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Second Opinion: Santa is conservatively optimistic Subscription
21 Nov 2009
It won't be a wild one this year, but neither should it be. Loyalty is now key, says Clive Black
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Second Opinion: Who’ll be the Christmas winner? Subscription
19 Dec 2009
Waitrose and Morrisons will do well, and Tesco is set to improve on 2008, says Clive Black
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Second Opinion: Get set for all change at the top Subscription
23 Jan 2010
The fiscal policy of a new government is the key event in the coming year, says Clive Black
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Second Opinion: The case against an ombudsman Subscription
27 Feb 2010
When public spending needs to be cut, this is a waste of taxpayers’ money, says Dr Clive Black
