Comment & opinion – Page 207
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Comment & OpinionGDPR one year on: retailers are still missing a trick on trust
The GDPR is designed to improve transparency, says Lauren Shinfield, solicitor at TLT
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Comment & OpinionHow Sarson's and Babybel have used video to build their customer base
Engaging with Gen Z shoppers should be a key focus for businesses, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment & OpinionJamie's Italian suffered more fundamental problems than Jamie
The sugar tax dance may not have helped, but the TV chef can’t be held fully responsible for the collapse of his restaurant chains
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Comment & OpinionWhy sugar concerns could hit juice harder than fizzy drinks
Confusion over health benefits is proving a challenge for the struggling juice industry
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Comment & OpinionThe V&A’s food exhibition is a celebration of farm to fork
‘Food: Bigger than the Plate’ invites visitors to explore the journey of their food with artistic installations
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Comment & OpinionRaw petfood is on a roll, but health concerns remain
The sector is under scrutiny after researchers produced a report looking at six cases of bTB among domestic cats
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Comment & OpinionAnthony Joshua shows his fun side for Lucozade Sport
Convivial, enthusiastic and funny, Joshua is a top-notch ambassador for the brand
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Comment & OpinionTeam coaching offers a different way to develop commitment
There are various ways to develop the skills needed by your sales team. Retail team coaching is one
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Comment & OpinionAn IPO would inspire the Asda workforce and store managers
An IPO could free Asda up to pursue its own strategy, and galvanise the workforce in a way the Sainsbury’s merger could never have done
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Comment & OpinionEurovision pizza sets a new standard in cheesiness
Eurovision has given us plentiful gifts over the years. Now it’s a 41-cheese pizza
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Comment & OpinionGovernment seems ready to get its hands dirty on food waste
The new Step up to the Plate initiative marks an important milestone in the fight against food waste
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Comment & OpinionThe key to success as a variety discounter? Copy B&M
Bargain World this week opened the first of 25 planned stores. It’s following the B&M multi-price model – and it’s right to do so
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Comment & OpinionBoycotting palm oil isn't the answer. It must be sustainable
Palm oil is the most efficient of all alternative crops – retailers must focus on certified palm oil
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Comment & OpinionHow Amazon is capturing fmcg shopper marketing spend
Its transparency and ability to completely optimise brands’ advertising spend is really what sets Amazon apart from other grocery retailers, says Matt Lee
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Comment & OpinionWalmart has a plan B to back out of Asda. But can it attract investors?
Judith McKenna’s next move is to float the idea of a listing on the London Stock Exchange. But Asda still has a mountain to climb
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's till-free store can't offer outstanding service without staff
The customer journey isn’t all about self-service speed – shoppers will always appreciate helpful staff on hand, says Solon Sasson, MD at Bouncepad
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Comment & OpinionShorter meat and dairy supply chains leave retailers open to ESG risks
Retailers are playing the role of producers in response to traceability concerns – but it may mean taking on extra risk, says Aarti Ramachandran, head of research & engagements at FAIRR
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Comment & OpinionDoes the new government food waste strategy go far enough?
Concrete steps were announced yesterday to help tackle the problem, but it will take at least total transparency of UK businesses to encourage meaningful change
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Comment & OpinionCould cereal's future lie beyond the bowl, in dry snacking?
Cereal is is easy to carry and is seen as a ‘treatier’ alternative to fruit or carrot sticks, says Lynne Barcoe, director at The Family Panel
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Comment & OpinionWoman's Hour puts spotlight on listeners' food relationships
What kind of relationship do you have with food? It was a big question posed by Woman’s Hour