All comment & opinion articles – Page 302
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Millennials and the active retired have much in common
‘Time well spent’ seems to be the key driver of the social food and drink moments of millennials and the retired
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Unilever gained first mover advantage in Marmitegate spat
Sir, It’s not as if there aren’t some upsides for Unilever in being “first mover” on the impact of sterling’s fall
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Suppliers must prepare for cost pressures
Sir, Fmcg suppliers need to be better prepared for potential cost price discussions with retail multiples
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How not to lead: nine major mistakes for managers to avoid
Every leader and manager knows motivated people and teams are more productive
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Food banks should be able to offer fresh food
Poor people need money and daily access to affordable fresh food, not another sugary tea and packet of custard creams
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Food startups need more support
As price wars continue to devalue the industry, innovative startups that could make a difference are being deprioritised, warns Shilen Patel of Independents United
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Asda's werewolf family warms hearts for Halloween
Proof if any more were needed that Halloween is now serious business in the UK comes in the form of Asda’s new ad
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Bullet offers cheap thrills at Poundland
One high street retailer is discreetly merchandising a ‘Vibrating Bullet’
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Pat wonders why the store is all out of Marmite
I wish there was a good expression for when people either love or hate something, don’t you?
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Is Leadsom export crusade heading for a bloody nose?
The new secretary of state for environment, food & rural affairs enthused about UK food and drink exports rising 6% in the first half of 2016, but not everyone is convinced …
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Lessons from IGD on how to sell to the goldfish generation
How can retailers reach out and retain millennial consumers …
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Flexible hiring: is grocery missing a trick?
It’s time for grocery retail to be bolder when it comes to offering staff more flexible working options, says careers coach Joanna Jacobs
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Now the Adjudicator wades in on Tesco trading dispute
Christine Tacon says supermarkets have a duty to engage in conversations on prices
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Unilever's demands are driven by adverse currency headwinds
We all knew food price inflation was on the way
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Sainsbury's and Netto should have known better
Perhaps the most surprising issue is that the statements made by both parties seemed to indicate it was not expected
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Customer service will build trust and win Brits' support
A survey has found that two-fifths of Brits intend to buy from British businesses post Brexit
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Independents have an opportunity to back Britain
Subjectively I perceive a real desire among consumers to support UK produced goods
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Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe comes under fire over food waste
As Coupe fought off attacks from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Tristram Stuart, the CEO looked increasingly like the pantomime baddie
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Unilever-Tesco scrap: who are the winners and losers?
Latest comment from one of the biggest rows of the year
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Gino's Italian Escape: D'Acampo makes welcome return to roots
Each episode sees D’Acampo explore one of seven Italian regions famed for their hidden cultural and culinary gems