All comment & opinion articles – Page 292
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Are supermarket Valentine’s Day dine-in deals something to fall in love with?
So who is doing what in terms of a romantic promotional bundle? And how do they compare on price?
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The Grocer's Power List reflects the big four's resurgence
Over the years the supermarket bosses have dominated this list as a rule
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Food hygiene ‘self-regulation’ shows progress… and desperation
If any organisation likes to be seen to be tough, it is the Scottish version of the FSA
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Love may be blind but work relationships require focus
I’ve seen deals break down at vital junctures due to an ill-judged comment or action far too many times
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Tesco and Unilever are official sponsors of Waste Not Want Not
The UK’s biggest retailer and one of the world’s most influential fmcg suppliers support The Grocer’s campaign
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Online brand loyalty may be automatically boring
I think it’s overly optimistic to believe that the future of retail will be shopping online
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Aftermath: vital lessons from Morecambe Bay, 13 years on
“Harrowing images of lifeboats and helicopters desperately searching for survivors” linger in the area’s collective memory
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The discounters provide Pat with strategic inspiration
I was excited to see the news that Aldi is now the fifth-largest UK grocer
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Amazon is quick to experiment but its expansion into UK grocery will be slow
Since it started pursuing the UK grocery market in 2015, Amazon’s every move has provoked prophecies of doom
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Brexit could mean a flood of US foods the public don't want
Much of the recent discussions between Theresa May and Donald Trump were centred around a trade deal
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It's time for retailers to master mobile
In the smartphone era consumers are now almost umbilically attached to their devices
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Big ag shows how to weather Brexit
Food and drink companies facing Brexit will need to find strategies to uncover efficiencies
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Make the apprenticeship levy work
In April the government is to introduce a new ‘payroll tax’ in the form of an apprenticeship levy - and it will change companies’ approaches to graduate schemes as much as it will change apprenticeships, says David Lynch of Bis Henderson Academy
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Who's got the answer? The value of winging it
There no easy answers in business, especially if you’re a startup, says Camilla Barnard of Rude Health. Entrepreneurs have to think fast on their feet
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How will the CMA view the Booker-Tesco deal?
Charles Wilson has run rings round the competition for years. Can he now run rings round the CMA?
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Catering, not indie retail, is the key to Tesco-Booker merger
It is great to hear that everyone will benefit from the Tesco ‘merger’ with Booker - but it’s also somewhat disingenuous
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Retail must cultivate staff as well as technology
The UK’s retail sector is a vital part of our economy, providing one in eight jobs in the UK, says Nita Clarke of the Fabian Society. Staff must be given the right tools to cope with technology change
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Get set for tough talking on mega-merger
The announcement of Tesco’s bid for Booker surprised many – not least thousands of independent retailers
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Sainsbury's Mike Coupe supports Grocer food waste campaign
Sir, I wanted to share my support for your campaign to reduce food waste and increase food surplus redistribution
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Tesco eyes click & collect and e-commerce with Booker move
Sir, Tesco’s mega-merger move is just part of its evolution as in today’s grocery market