It’s hard to disagree with Sir David Attenborough’s assertions that humanity has made a ‘tragic, desperate mess’ of the planet and that we all...
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Retail Week Columns
In the headlines last month came news that another US jury had awarded huge damages against the chemicals giant Monsanto – $2 billion in...
In the battle of the festive ads, Iceland’s ‘Rang-tan’ film captured the public imagination and created a storm online. Sir Malcolm Walker reveals how...
Because life is short, and resources aren’t unlimited, we all have to decide on our priorities. I’ve always believed that my number one priority...
Malcolm Walker explains Iceland’s pledge to remove plastic packaging from its own label ranges by 2023, and non-recyclable trays from its frozen meals by...
With a never-ending amount of litter polluting Britain’s streets, Malcolm Walker explains how retailers can help take a stand and reduce the amount of...
An endemic lack of personal responsibility has led to a blame culture in Britain. It’s time to recognise who is really responsible for littering...
Data protection laws mean Iceland may be banned from sharing information about violent shoplifters with other retailers Last week was slightly below average for...
Doing something a little crazy if the only way to fight off a slow decline into obsolescence As a Yorkshireman, I am naturally very...
Britain is indisputably world class at retailing and it’s painful to see our industry tarnished by the few. Nothing is more important to...