All comment & opinion articles – Page 226
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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
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Comment & OpinionVeggie burger or veggie disc? Why the EU proposals miss the point
New legislation could ban the use of ‘meaty’ terms such as burgers for use on plant-based alternatives. But no amount of label changes will stop the rise of plant-based
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Comment & OpinionSupplier of the Year: a win-win for retailers and suppliers
If brands are the rock stars of the grocery world, suppliers are the roadies
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Comment & OpinionCareer progression has changed - so don't fall into stasis
Progression is no longer as simple as ascending through the ranks in a linear fashion – businesses need to take note
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Comment & OpinionWhat Ferrero and Cranswick teach us about the importance of quality
All too often the focus is on easier-to-measure metrics, says Will Hayllar of OC&C Strategy Consultants
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Comment & OpinionBurger King gets emotional, targets McDonald's clown
The bright minds at Burger King have been busy recently
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Comment & OpinionDrugs shame of Suffolk sealife
The presence of plastic in the oceans is a worry, sure