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Something wifi
Tesco is reported to be offering free wifi access in four of its stores, and is expected to roll the service out across its estate should the trial prove successful.
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Our fish policy needs balancing
Concerns about overfishing and ‘ethical’ consumption must be addressed, says Tim Lang
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Careers file: Assertiveness has its place in the workplace right next to courtesy and respect
Assertiveness has its place in the workplace right next to courtesy and respect Q 'Manners' seem to be in the spotlight recently. Is there a place for being polite in the business world or is aggression and direct speaking...
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on hackers, fakers and premium rip-offs
The phone-hacking affair has probably desensitised most of us to the casual depravity people are capable of in the pursuit of wealth and position. But few who watched Fake Britain (Bogus Booze, BBC1, 7.30pm, 18 July) could have felt inured to the...
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Don’t get all misty-eyed about treading Dewhurst’s sawdust-strewn floors
Days ago, the name Dewhurst was little more than a memory. Now, thanks to a business led by former Kwik Save boss David Birchall, the long-gone chain of butcher shops is making headlines.
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: Fast times at the disco booze-fest
It's the most creative time of the year in PR: the awards season. We're desperately trying to cobble together entries that demonstrate at least some sort of positive results for our clients. A tall order at the best of times, as evaluating PR effectively is about as likely as finding ...
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Third party: Functional foods are increasingly in demand
Niche brands are being snapped up by the big corporates – to the benefit of both buyer and brand
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Retailers need advice on palm oil credentials
RSPO certification rules are, rightly, strict – so businesses should make sure they are in compliance, says Judith Murdoch
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We need a dose of Olympic inspiration for retailers
How desperately we need the 2012 Olympics to distract us from the phone-hacking scandal and the looming demise of the Euro.
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...and a pint for the lady
In the new poll on thegrocer.co.uk, you’ll have the chance to answer one of the drinks trade’s great imponderables: can a beer aimed at women be a success?
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Tim Mason's two-way Main Street
Today the Financial Times talks to Fresh & Easy boss Tim Mason about his wider brief at Tesco since taking on the group deputy chief executive job earlier this year.
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The not so mighty Quinn
Musgrave Group today announced plans to pick up the debris from the sudden - if not entirely surprising – demise of Irish retailer Superquinn.
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How to win friends and influence people
Tesco today announced plans to launch a loyalty card in the US. The card will initially be available at seven stores in California.
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NotW scandal shows why leadership is so vital
The NOTW scandal shows us leadership is vital so why is the UK so bad at it? By the time you read this, the News of the World will be no more.
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on banjo rednecks and donkey veal
No, you don't have gigantism. The world really is getting smaller. Local, in food sourcing terms, used to mean 30 miles. That's all changed after Ten Mile Menu.
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Risks of damage by association
The News of the World phone hacking scandal, which caused major retailers including Sainsbury’s and The Co-operative Group to withdraw their advertising support and other retailers to stop selling the newspaper before it folded…
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: Prosecco, pasta and very packages
Daddy refused to buy me a doll's house when I was young. "Don't be pathetic Titty," he would say. "Come and help me strip down the Landy instead." I think he wanted me to be a boy. But everything...
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Third Party: The cautionary tale of Lurpak’s free seeds
The brand didn’t make it clear they were not edible, but the promotion was a good way to add value
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Kishor Patel's Expert Advice: Space should not be the final frontier
Our retail expert offers some Tardis-inspired tips on how to make the most of your store
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Comment & OpinionBiggest drinks brands survey shows nation is falling out of love with wine
Have you noticed how patriotic we’ve all suddenly become? Since the Royal Wedding, there’s been an upswell of national pride of the like not seen since, well, the Royal Wedding.