Comment & opinion – Page 532
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on Gordon's well-oiled passage to India
You can just imagine the exchange that took place before Ramsay made his great escape to India.
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Comment & OpinionDon Pumsey on why Haitian malaise is a right pain in the alms
There are some weeks when even I, befuddled readers, struggle to find the words to bring a little ribald humour into your meaningless and humdrum lives. And the source of my malaise is not the loss of the nation's last British institution (pace all...
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Third Party: Isn’t it time to send the mystery shoppers in?
What consumers really care about should be researched and then funded – and all else discarded, says Nigel Cover
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Second Opinion: Get set for all change at the top
The fiscal policy of a new government is the key event in the coming year, says Clive Black
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Critical Eye... on hairy mums and freezing picnics
I was contemplating watching the first part of Delia's new series (Delia Through The Decades, BBC2, 8.30pm, 11 January), but she was so wistful about the past in the Christmas special, the prospect of a second dollop of nostalgia didn't appeal.
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Comment & OpinionDon Pumsey on King Justin losing his winter grip
There's nothing quite like challenging meteorological conditions to bring out the best in this noble breed.
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Third Party: Strong leadership will be vital post recession
Managers needs to whip their business plans into shape for when spending starts to increase, says Richard Ferguson
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Indies can’t win Camelot lottery
Independent retailers like me across the country are applying for the lottery only to find their application is turned down.
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Saturday Essay: Clarity is best weapon in sustainability battle
While publicity is great for sustainable fishing, we must take care not to scare consumers off totally, says Mitch Tonks
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Critical Eye... on Chalfont Chubbies and nine-year-old dieters
I've never believed in the Great New Year detox. And beautiful people.com's expulsion of 5,000 members for putting on a few pounds over the festive period didn't change my mind.
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Ad of the Week: Walkers look good naked thanks to virginal Lineker
Gary Lineker does not have sex. And that’s that, OK? Despite the fact that he recently married a lingerie model…
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Comment & OpinionDon Pumsey on new year misery and Kraftwerk Inc
Happy New Year, loyal serfs. And I mean that advisedly. I am facing up to the impending loss of my job, unless Gordo can pull off a miracle greater than, well, the latest bumper Christmas trailed exclusively by all of the grocers at the same time...
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Third Party: Can’t prove a health claim? It’s not a big deal
Brands should focus on enjoyment and practicality messages if they fall foul of new EU health rules, says Bryony Deakin
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Saturday Essay: Value-driven shopping isn’t just about price
As well as offering low prices, Asda and Morrisons have improved their ranges - to dramatic effect, says Nick Harrison
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: VAT hike gives January sale claims an added élan
It’s the January sales and, once again, Britain’s supermarkets are offering some spiffing deals…
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Critical Eye... on festive smugness and Jamie's beautiful, beautiful children
I feel vaguely nauseous. And not just because I've eaten too many mince pies. No, the problem is I've been gorging on festive food TV specials and, trust me, they'd make anyone gag.
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Third Party: See bankers as part of your business team
Banks are ready and willing to lend to businesses with clear strategies and strong management, says Guy Reeves
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Geoff Burch Talks Shop: Croots Farm Shop & Kitchen
Hidden away down a winding lane in Derbyshire, Steve Croot and his rural retail palace are showing just how much you can do with good-quality local produce and your own labelling machine
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SDC raises more questions than it answers
At the Food and Drink Federation, we see the recent report by the Sustainable Development Commission as a recipe for disaster one that fails to understand the nature of the challenge or the importance of the UK food chain in an increasingly...
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Editor's Comment: Grocery not only weathered the recession, but delivered a host of surprises
If some of the more memorable themes of this year's Top Products Survey seem familiar own-label losing share to brands; promotions reaching record levels; food price inflation; supplier consolidation; and the revival of several big...