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Naomi Campbell calls out Cadbury in advert row

2011-06-04T00:00:00Z

Getting a nod from Cadbury in its advertising could be considered a bit of a coup, especially for a fading icon whose career might be in need of a pick-me-up. For instance, that legendary gorilla advert marked the first time in at least 15 years...

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Tesco's money-go-round

2011-06-01T00:00:00Z

At the start of his reign Philip Clarke said Tesco would not be going all “touchy-feely” on us. But he did promise a change in tone, including a vow to make the leadership of the business more transparent than it had been.

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When ignorance isn't Bliss

2011-05-31T00:00:00Z

You know you’re in trouble when you’re being called racist by the Daily Mail. That’s the unlikely position Cadbury found itself in yesterday.

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Saturday Essay: The going’s got tough. Have you got going?

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

When the markets are this difficult to read, it’s hard to know how to react – but react you must, says Henry Amar

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Critical Eye... on Ramsay's limp following

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

If you watched Gordon's Great Escape (9pm, C4, Monday 23 May) you were in the minority. Apparently fewer than a million people tuned in to the first episode, which says a lot about the nation's questionable taste in TV.

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Third Party: Cutting costs isn’t enough, it’s time to grow

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

Ageing populations and the emerging middle classes represent two markets to develop products for, says Lawrence Hutter

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Careers File: Don't bombard staff with senseless office jargon

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

I've just sat through a team meeting full of clichés and management speak. I blame the consultants that we were using. I think we might have caught it from them or watching too much of The Apprentice.

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Letter of the week: Lewis says the bleeding obvious

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

Sir, Yer 'avin' a larf, aren't you? Martin Lewis as the new economic guru, heading the Power 100? Someone with a 'degree' in stating the obvious. While I accept the rise in price comparison websites is having a significant impact on...

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Second Opinion: Government needs a food plan B

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

If we are to be a nation that primarily imports food, we need a back-up plan, says Tim Lang

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Tales of Titania: Pippa's avocado diet

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

No surprise that the entire PR industry was spared the Rapture. Not a pure soul among us. However, it turns out the mad Pastor Camping got his dates wrong, so we have another five months to redeem ourselves before the end will actually be nigh.

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Kishor Patel's Expert Advice: Recruit for attitude, train for skill

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

Retailers must have the best people on board to win. But success isn't all down to selecting the right people– the trick is in retaining them

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Under the Adjudicator, retailers won’t know who they are apologising to

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

It’s difficult to remain focused on a story that drags on and on, but though I suspect torpor will soon set in over the Iceland acquisition…

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Danes play the blame game

2011-05-25T00:00:00Z

Rarely a day goes by without us getting sent research of variable reliability purporting to shed some light on what’s going on in consumers’ heads.

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Long and binding road

2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Today the Grocery Code Adjudicator Bill was finally published, marking the beginning of the final chapter in this long and tortuous saga. Or perhaps it’s the end of the opening chapter.

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Third Party: People want value, not just lowest prices

2011-05-21T00:00:00Z

Great customer service that builds consumer loyalty is much more valuable than heavy discounting, says Tim Ogle

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Tales of Titania: Green PR and Middle Eastern despots

2011-05-21T00:00:00Z

So Karoline (with a K) is back from her eco-tour of the Maldives and is behaving like a thing possessed. "Open your eyes to the green PR revolution," she bellows at our Monday morning meeting.

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Critical Eye... on Jamie's plastic-wrapped hubris

2011-05-21T00:00:00Z

Oh the hubris of the man! Having hacked off the good people of Huntington, West Virginia, Oliver has now taken his food revolution to La La Land (Jamie's Food Revolution Hits Hollywood, 10pm, C4, 17 May) la la la ironically being the very sound I...

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In today's world, the consumer is more powerful than ever

2011-05-21T00:00:00Z

It’s time for the big reveal. And the no1 spot in this year’s Power List is… Martin Lewis, the founder of moneysavingexpert.com…

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Saturday Essay: Isn’t it time for a balanced debate on pies?

2011-05-21T00:00:00Z

Jokes are all well and good, but pies can be healthy – and they contribute £1bn to the economy, says Neil Court-Johnston

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Coalition has nothing to celebrate amid poor employment figures

2011-05-21T00:00:00Z

“Rigid, rule-based regulation is preventing businesses from employing more people,” claimed shadow chancellor Ed Balls at the Institute of Directors (IoD) conference last week as he came to blows with chancellor George Osborne over how to boost employment