All People articles – Page 54
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Comment & OpinionIs Morrisons right to bring customers into management meetings?
Senior teams are highly experienced, but this can hold them back in a cycle of what they already know, says Stuart Williamson, partner at Sullivan & Stanley
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Comment & OpinionWhy we’re backing the burger awards and celebrating UK food
This year is The National Burger Awards’ 10th anniversary - and it’s bigger and better than ever
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the top 10 women making an impact in own label
A competitive own-label range is becoming ever more crucial to the success of the supermarkets – and women are playing an ever greater role. We meet the big hitters
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Grocer 33Asda, Roehampton: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘The transition between spring and summer is big for us as a store, and it’s really important we manage that proposition – as a business we do that well’
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Comment & OpinionUK farmers should follow their European peers and protest
Thousands of miles apart, angry farmers feel trapped in a system that crushes them, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsAsda faces further strike threats as dispute grows with GMB over representation
Nearly 400 GMB members at the Wisbech, Brighton Hollingbury and Brighton Marina stores will vote on whether to take industrial action, the union said
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NewsFormer Booths CEO Chris Dee joins DukesHill as non-exec chair
Dee has also held roles at Harrods, alongside a portfolio career specialising in luxury food and drink
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NewsSainsbury’s expands in-house marketing agency to drive efficiency
The expansion of Zest would enable “more efficient ways of working” to help deliver its ambitions, Sainsbury’s said
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NewsSysco GB to launch Foodprint carbon labelling to boost menu sustainability
Carbon footprint labelling will be introduced on Brakes’ products to help chefs create more sustainable menus
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NewsViolence and abuse in retail stores rose 50% in 2023, says BRC
Violence and abuse against people working in the retail sector is quickly escalating, with incidents rising by 50% to 1,300 a day in 2023, according to the latest figures by the BRC
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NewsCosta Coffee to implement 9% pay rise for its workers
The change will affect over 15,000 store members, with specific pay increases in place for more senior and London-based baristas.
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Moth’s Rob Wallis on tinnies, admin and S Club 7
Moth founder Rob went from hand labelling tinnies to being stocked in Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
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NewsFWD issues open letter to government calling for apprenticeship reform
The letter, signed by FWD members as well as other trade bodies, calls for the government to take action on the levy ahead of this year’s Budget.
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Comment & OpinionSuccessful retailers will focus on community and health in 2024
Even in an era of ubiquitous technology, people are craving connection and community at scale, says Marie Stafford, global director at VML Intelligence
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NewsAnti-smoking charity chief and big tobacco adversary to retire
ASH has started the recruitment process for her successor
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ameesha Nobre, brand manager, Asahi
‘Being at a beverage company in a fun industry like alcohol means you are never bored and always busy’
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NewsDiversity & Inclusion in Grocery announces new steering group leadership
The programme will use expertise and practical solutions to help organisations drive progress in diversity and inclusion across the grocery sector
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NewsKerrygold owner Ornua appoints new chief executive
Conor Galvin will take over the role at the dairy co-op in May following a ”comprehensive selection process”
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Analysis & FeaturesWho will be hit hardest by rising national living wage?
Food prices will likely stay higher for longer as costs are passed on
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InterviewsMinette Batters on ‘rebooting’ as she steps down as NFU president
Batters reflects on six years dealing with Covid, politicians and climate