Liz Claydon
Liz Claydon is KPMG’s UK head of consumer markets.
Comment and OpinionWhy retailers should think beyond their Christmas ads
As the big retailers launch their Christmas ads, it is easy to get lost in the heartwarming tales
Comment and OpinionMults, suppliers and consumers must face up to price rises
Two weeks ago we saw one of the first tangible implications of Brexit in a very public pricing spat
Comment and OpinionGrocery brands must focus on individual consumers
Surely it is customer experience that should be the focus to differentiate and retain, if not win, customer loyalty
Comment and OpinionFind strength in working together
The grocers may be glad that summer has finally appeared, bringing a boost to sales
Comment and OpinionWhy the grocers should get disruptive too
Traditional business models and products are no longer enough to ensure long-term survival
Comment and OpinionBrexit: time for business to adapt and learn fast!
For many, the EU referendum result is still sinking in – with the only thing seemingly certain being uncertainty itself
Comment and OpinionMove fast to maintain organic growth
Delivering sustainable organic growth is an ongoing challenge for most businesses
Comment and OpinionPutting food on the table
Traditional supermarkets face threats from all sides. So how do they achieve profitable growth?
Comment and OpinionInclusive leadership: shifting the power balance makes sense
While there are some incredibly talented people leading this industry, we are light on female leaders
Comment and OpinionIt takes bravery to be disruptive
The world of retail is being continuously disrupted; whether it be from new technologies, changes to regulation or consumer needs
Comment and OpinionHow Formula 1 is helping to speed up supply chain forecasting
Pressure on supply chains to deliver on availability, price and speed is mounting
Comment and OpinionAnalytics can win you new customers
No company in the consumer industry can grow solely by retaining customers
Comment and OpinionBig four should exploit festive advantage over discounters
Traditionally, the Christmas period has seen discount grocers lose market share
Comment and OpinionModern Slavery Act will require retailer vigilance
In 1833 the UK abolished slavery. Yet, over 180 years later the government has felt compelled to take further action
Comment and OpinionValue creation chain must be the focus in trading relationship
The retailer-supplier relationship remains as contentious as ever
Comment and OpinionIf sugar is the new tobacco, move fast
Jamie Oliver’s call for a tax on sweetened drinks is just one of a growing number of broadsides in the war on sugar
Comment and OpinionTrust is vital for the future of the food and drink industry
There is an emerging demand for products that are ‘LATTE’: Local, Authentic, Traceable, Transparent and Ethical
Comment and OpinionOpinion: Yes, zero-hours contracts can be done the right way
Organisations are becoming much more creative in introducing agile working practices
Analysis and FeaturesThe challenge of consistent product data
Failure by retailers to display full product details can lead to considerable fines for non-compliance
Comment and OpinionCustomer data: the price is right - but is it fair?
What most retailers should consider is rationalising the roster of promotions that have accumulated over the years