Consumer

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale has been Europe’s most successful consumer organisation. But as it turns 50, can it defeat the twin threat of Covid and craft beer? Four Englishmen walk into a pub. They’re complaining. And for readers of distant pedigree raised on lazy, outdated gags of dubious cultural provenance, the pub really […]

A toilet roll manufacturer has insisted they are “equipped to meet increased demand when required” over fears of Brexit panic-buying before the transition period ends on December 31. Manufacturers faced significant demand at the start of the year as the coronavirus pandemic hit, but said they are ready for no-deal Brexit panic-buying at supermarkets. Kimberley-Clark, […]

Sainsbury’s devotee WILL SELF on the chain’s travails and what they reveal about a doomed attempt to make everyone in Britain middle class.  Last week Sainsbury’s announced it will be losing 3,500 jobs due to the closure of its in-store meat, fish and deli counters, and of its 420 standalone Argos outlets. The latter will […]