Comment & opinion – Page 247
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Comment & OpinionA minute's silence in-store is not enough on Remembrance Day
Letters from our readers on chicken welfare, Remembrance Day and plastic
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Comment & OpinionIt's all doom and gloom at M&S. Where's Paddington?
There was little sparkle and magic in the senior management team’s downbeat assessment
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Comment & OpinionA successful career won't just happen - actively manage it!
Some actively manage their careers so they achieve it, while others leave it to chance
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Comment & OpinionCosta’s coffee clampdown on kids raises more questions than it answers
Not everyone’s on board with Costa’s decision to reserve the right to refuse coffee to youngsters
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Comment & OpinionDonna considers the pros and cons of a meat-free diet
I do tend to look on proponents of meat-free food in the same way as fans of partner-free sex
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Comment & OpinionThe Food Programme examines Instagram's impact on how we eat
At least one café uses social media to guide the presentation of its plates
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Comment & OpinionBirmingham's royal show takes the cake
Last week saw Birmingham’s answer to London’s classy Cake & Bake Show
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Comment & OpinionThere's a strong business case for paying the living wage
Rewarding employees fairly can be a driver for growth
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Comment & OpinionCandles offer excuse for boozy aroma
Snack brand Mr Trotter’s is unveiling a range of candles
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Comment & OpinionDisgustingly interesting food museum is a sensual assault
A touring pop-up experience is currently assaulting senses in Malmö, Sweden
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Comment & OpinionLavazza puts coffee question to cast of thousands
Models, wrestlers and Arsenal players are asked about real Italian coffee
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Comment & OpinionDine In deal’s demise is a symbol of M&S malaise
It started off with the best of intentions and was hugely successful at first, but the ‘profit-dilutive’ promotion has lost its way
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Comment & OpinionWe must all take a stand against abusive crimes on retail workers
Dealing with assaults against staff will take collaboration across retailers, the police and government, says Co-op retail CEO Jo Whitfield
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Comment & OpinionWhat can be learned from the success of Poundland?
Shopping at Poundland is less likely to feel like a chore for shoppers, according to Jeremy Garlick
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Comment & OpinionAdvantage Amazon and D2C: retailers face a double threat
Suppliers are looking seriously at direct-to-consumer options, says David Sables. And the consequences for retailers are potentially serious
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Comment & OpinionGenome editing could change the way the UK does fresh food
After Brexit, the UK has the opportunity to become a world leader in genome-edited produce, says Dr Agustin Zsögön
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Comment & OpinionIndofood allegations cast a shadow over palm oil supply chains
If you thought the world’s unquenchable thirst for palm oil was only bad news for orang-utans, think again
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Comment & OpinionWe must address the serious nutrition deficit in our diets
Both the UK food industry and government must take ‘hidden hunger’ seriously, says Professor Chris Elliott
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Comment & OpinionVegan ranges are a worthy investment – as are specialist vegan chefs
According to the Vegan Chef Institute, a London cookery school that specialises in plant-based cuisine, restaurants are struggling to find people with the right skills
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose cannot afford to offend its mindful customers
As they say in retail, the customer is never wrong. And the customer is not just Waitrose, it’s Waitrose customers