All articles by Clive Black – Page 4

Comment and Opinion
Is online shopping penalising the poor?

2012-09-15T00:00:00Z

We were struck by a comment from Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips at the group’s meeting for analysts…
Comment and Opinion
A land of milk and no money

2012-08-18T00:00:00Z

Tempers have been flaring across pastoral Britain as farmers, far from a radical bunch in the main…
Comment and Opinion
Rainy days for food inflation

2012-07-21T00:00:00Z

The definition of ‘summer’ may have permanently changed in Britain with yet another inclement July…
Comment and Opinion
Fears for Morrisons figures

2012-06-23T00:00:00Z

Sir Kenneth Morrison CBE is one of the world’s greatest grocers. When he speaks, people listen…
Comment and Opinion
An idle Adjudicator must go

2012-05-26T00:00:00Z

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.
Comment and Opinion
Developments may leave investors worse off

2012-04-28T11:11:00Z

The UK supermarket industry has entered a phase of development where existing stores are the battlefield.
Comment and Opinion
Is food speculation a good thing?

2012-03-31T00:00:00Z

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.
Comment and Opinion
Is the tunnel in sight, if not the light?

2012-03-03T00:00:00Z

The new year has brought disappointment in financial markets with downgrades to profit expectations - not just for Tesco…
Comment and Opinion
Tesco needs to listen... and learn

2012-02-04T00:00:00Z

Tesco’s decision to accelerate the process of change to its core chain was a big surprise to the stock market.
Comment and Opinion
Europe should 'muddle through'

2012-01-07T00:00:00Z

For all the uncertainty, there are still major opportunities to be grasped.
Comment and Opinion
Dancing around the handbags

2011-10-29T00:00:00Z

The Big Price Drop initiative is not radical enough to herald a price war, says Dr Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Our organic food is in a quandary

2011-10-01T00:00:00Z

But it needn’t be – the movement just needs to play more to its strengths, says Dr Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Tesco finds the market in the gap

2011-09-03T00:00:00Z

Fresh & Easy got off to a sterile start. But now it’s getting its act together, says Dr Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: A mixed bag for today’s shoppers

2011-08-06T00:00:00Z

In a delicate balance, consumers are buying less, but not foregoing quality, says Dr Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Bratislavans want bargains, too

2011-07-09T00:00:00Z

That’s why Tesco is shipping from the UK rather than paying Continental prices, says Dr Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: Inflation puts focus on own label

2011-06-18T00:00:00Z

The middle ground of private label is being given a more strategic role, says Dr Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Is Iceland about to melt away?

2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

If Malcolm Walker and co decide not to buy Iceland, it could well disappear.
Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: Outlook worse than we thought

2011-04-09T00:00:00Z

Retailers should brace themselves, warns Clive Black. Consumer spending continues to be squeezed…
News
Second Opinion: Tesco’s engine needs fine-tuning

2011-03-12T00:00:00Z

In the wake of Sir Terry’s departure, what course will the new CEO steer, asks Clive Black
Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: Is it time to trust new food tech?

2011-02-12T00:00:00Z

GM, hormones and irradiation may help ease the global food supply crisis, says Clive Black