All comment & opinion articles – Page 238
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Comment & OpinionIt’s Dry January, but Brits are turning to non-alcoholic drinks all year
The number of people ditching the drink this year could be bigger than ever, exclusive research for The Grocer suggests
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Comment & OpinionWe must educate to solve the planetary health puzzle
There are broader issues to address in the UK in order to successfully implement the ‘planetary health diet’ guidelines
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Comment & OpinionManufacturers can no longer hide from their recycling responsibilities
New government guidelines that shift the onus for disposing of waste from consumer to manufacturer are a welcome development
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Comment & OpinionPromotions consultation: a burden that won't make an impact on obesity
Government should take a more holistic approach to the obesity battle, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food & Drink Federation
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Comment & OpinionPatisserie Valerie boss: ‘It’s business as usual’
To Steve Francis, who’s been brought in to turn Patisserie Valerie around, it’s “a bittersweet time”
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Comment & OpinionHow changing promotions can help retailers escape pricing standoffs
Grocery retailers are trapped in pricing deadlocks, but promotions can be a way out, says Stephen Jacobs, insight director at IRI
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Comment & OpinionLush's cheeky plan to help save the planet
Staff at Lush in Manchester gamely stripped off to take part in a stunt for the soap maker last week
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Comment & OpinionTyrrells unveils hot and sweet crisps of love
The crisps maker is quickest on the draw with a special edition Valentine’s flavour this year
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Comment & OpinionNo flies on the entomologist staff at Tesco
A Tesco employee was able to use his bug-identifying skills
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Comment & OpinionGary Lineker puts in another solid shift for Walkers
You can’t accuse Walkers of not getting its money’s worth out of Gary Lineker, even in a January busy with FA Cup fixtures
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Comment & OpinionShrinkflation is a long-term trend, not a Brexit side-effect
According to the ONS, there was no significant uplift in cases directly after the EU referendum
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Comment & OpinionHow in-store experiences can give Morrisons an edge over discounters
The discounters won’t be beaten on price but Morrisons is a leader in in-store experiences, says Nicky Guest, head of in-store excellence at TCC Global
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Comment & OpinionWhat supermarkets can learn from banks about updating legacy IT
An updated technology system can make for a smarter business at a fraction of the cost, says Deborah O’Neill, partner and UK head of digital at Oliver Wyman
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Comment & OpinionLush has gone au naturel on plastic. Can supermarkets follow suit?
Lush employees bared all at the weekend as a nod to the store’s ‘naked’ concept
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Comment & OpinionLessons in digital transformation from Alibaba, Hema and Kroger
Retailers have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for a while
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Comment & OpinionAs politicians panic, food is keeping calm and carrying on
Retailers and suppliers are quietly sourcing alternative supplies, reserving warehouse space and building inventory
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Comment & OpinionUK retail is leading the way on environmental solutions
The Environment Audit Committee’s parliamentary report on sustainable seas has arrived
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Comment & OpinionThe UK is reliant on non-UK labour - deal or no deal
Brexit uncertainty caused a shortfall that left fruit & veg unharvested last year Sir, In this whole Brexit debacle, there is a ‘known known’. Deal or no deal, Scotland and the UK are getting thrown into a meltdown as far as labour is concerned. We require approximately ...
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Comment & OpinionInside Hotel Chocolat: secrets of a chocolate empire
This is not your typical multimillion-pound company. For a start, CEO Angus Thirlwell is extremely hands-on
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Comment & OpinionGillette’s ad is an admirable move – boycotters be damned
If you’re a man who feels alienated by the new Gillette ad, have a word with yourself