Clive Black
The Grocer
Dr Clive Black is head of research at Shore Capital Stockbrokers.
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A land of milk and no money Subscription
18 Aug 2012
Tempers have been flaring across pastoral Britain as farmers, far from a radical bunch in the main…
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An idle Adjudicator must go Subscription
26 May 2012
Given the structural issues facing the British economy, it is surprising that the government sees fit to prioritise a Grocery Adjudicator Bill in the Queen’s Speech.
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Bratislavans want bargains, too Subscription
09 Jul 2011
That’s why Tesco is shipping from the UK rather than paying Continental prices, says Dr Clive Black
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Can Britain remain a nation of shopkeepers? Subscription
16 Feb 2013
Is Britain still a nation of shopkeepers? For the third year in a row, we have seen a plethora of shop closures…
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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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Is Iceland about to melt away? Subscription
14 May 2011
If Malcolm Walker and co decide not to buy Iceland, it could well disappear.
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Dancing around the handbags Subscription
29 Oct 2011
The Big Price Drop initiative is not radical enough to herald a price war, says Dr Clive Black
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Europe should 'muddle through'
07 Jan 2012
For all the uncertainty, there are still major opportunities to be grasped.
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Is food speculation a good thing? Subscription
31 Mar 2012
Spring is in the air and the speculative season for soft commodities begins. It’s not just farmers, flour buyers, grain importers and bakers watching the crop reports with interest.
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Developments may leave investors worse off Subscription
28 Apr 2012
The UK supermarket industry has entered a phase of development where existing stores are the battlefield.
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Fears for Morrisons figures Subscription
23 Jun 2012
Sir Kenneth Morrison CBE is one of the world’s greatest grocers. When he speaks, people listen…
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Can we expect a little quiet on the farming front? Subscription
13 Apr 2013
Could 2013 be a ‘quieter’ one for all those involved in and depending on the output of arable farming?…
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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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Second Opinion: A mixed bag for today’s shoppers Subscription
06 Aug 2011
In a delicate balance, consumers are buying less, but not foregoing quality, says Dr Clive Black
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Our organic food is in a quandary Subscription
01 Oct 2011
But it needn’t be – the movement just needs to play more to its strengths, says Dr Clive Black
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Is the tunnel in sight, if not the light? Subscription
03 Mar 2012
The new year has brought disappointment in financial markets with downgrades to profit expectations - not just for Tesco…
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Rainy days for food inflation Subscription
21 Jul 2012
The definition of ‘summer’ may have permanently changed in Britain with yet another inclement July…
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Is online shopping penalising the poor? Subscription
15 Sep 2012
We were struck by a comment from Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips at the group’s meeting for analysts…
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Is Ocado playing with fire talking to Morrisons? Subscription
12 May 2013
Morrisons’ talks with Ocado raise questions about Morrisons’ capabilities and Ocado’s business model.
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