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Knowledge, opinion and research on the FMCG challenger industry.


How to maximise the rapid grocery delivery opportunity
Rapid grocery delivery, or q-comm, has taken the UK by storm over the last couple of years but it can be a complex channel to navigate. Here are some thought-starters on how to maximise the opportunities available.

How can you build a culture of bringing it back to first principles?
Bringing it back to first principles means to step back and ask the question ‘why’? It means creating space in the working week to think. It means starting with a blank piece of paper.

Navigating Cost Price Increases
Cost Price Increases used to be seen as a last resort, but for many, they have now become fundamental for survival. How are you navigating this new economical landscape?

A must-read factsheet before recruiting into your brand
We are constantly asked the question ‘What are the best practices for a recruitment process?’. So here you have it – a must-read factsheet before recruiting into your brand

Hygiene factors for compensation packages in 2022
Things that were once considered perks are now hygiene factors in any job offer. Here are 5 things that you should consider in your packages to be a competitive employer in 2022.

How can challenger brands recruit senior talent into their business?
Recruiting the right person for any job can be tough. So what are some of the secrets to finding and securing senior talent at FMCG challenger brands

What steps do you need to take to protect your business during the Ukraine conflict?
The conflict in Ukraine might feel like yet another overwhelming source of uncertainty. Here are some proactive steps you can take to mitigate the impact on your business.

Top tips for a successful recruitment process
We know a thing or two about how to hire successfully and give yourself the best chance of the best teams. So here are our top tips.

We are in a world of ‘known unknowns’
There are so many unknowns that we know will definitely affect us – we are just not 100% sure how. Now is the time to look forward, think strategically, and make those scary decisions.

Why hiring a 7/10 fit can kill your business
All too often we see brands cutting corners when recruiting and find themselves hiring a 7/10 fit. On the face of it they are strong, but ultimately they are not heroic. This corner cutting can harm a high growth new brand.

Supply chain outsourcing vs in-house – an honest comparison
Getting to a point where your supply chain is not just working like clockwork but is also a USP for the business takes time and investment. That is why we have taken a look at the pros and cons to outsourcing supply chain vs in-house.

S4 Ep1: What Happened Last Year?
Kicking off 2022, Andy and Thea’s first Blue Plaster podcast of the year reflects on all things 2021. From their personal and professional highs to their ‘oh sh*t’ moments – be sure to listen to the highs, lows and what is in store for the future.
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