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Making Business Matter (MBM)Clare Walker – Personal Values Coaching Cards | Expert InterviewDiscover the Personal Values Coaching Card deck with Expert, Clare Walker Dive into a great discussion between Clare Walker, expert in Personal Values and Darren A. Smith, MBM CEO. Here, the pair talk about why Clare is perfect author of this deck, due to her expertise, training and extensive career experience, how the deck works and what you can do to improve your coaching whilst utilising Coaching Cards. Watch the full podcast on YouTube by clicking the image above. Read the full Personal Values podcast transcript below: Clare Walker, Vodafone 0:04 Yeah. Darren A. Smith 0:06 OK, so the whole thing is pro...2025-03-2820 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Darren Smith – Negotiation Skills Training Webinar for KuwaitMastering the Art of Negotiation: Strategies, Insights, and Real-World Solutions Explore the art of negotiation with a distinguished group of professionals in this Negotiation Skills Training Webinar - Kuwait. Today, we're joined by Darren A. Smith, a seasoned expert in negotiation strategies and the founder of the innovative Sticky Learning methodology. Darren will guide us through some of the most effective techniques for achieving success in high-stakes negotiations, drawing from his extensive experience. Also joining us are Suha Isaac SCV, a dynamic facilitator and partner in bringing this invaluable knowledge to Kuwait, where she has been instrumental in fostering leadership...2024-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Derrick Chevalier – Negotiating the Rope-A-Dope |Expert InterviewHow Embracing Nervousness and Understanding Human Factors Can Transform Your Deals In this podcast with negotiation expert Derek Chevalier, we dive into the secrets of mastering negotiations and transforming your approach from amateur to pro. Discover how to leverage your own nervousness to your advantage with the surprising strategy of "rope-a-dope," and learn why understanding the human element in negotiations is crucial for success. With insights that go beyond mere tactics, Chevalier's advice reveals how to effectively manage complex negotiations, understand the hidden roles of all participants, and craft strategies that make you the master of your negotiation game. Ready...2024-09-1000 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Johan Olwagen – Whole Brain Thinking | Expert InterviewDive Into Whole Brain Thinking In this episode of "The World's Stickiest Learning," hosts Darren A. Smith and George Araham engage in a deep dive into Whole Brain Thinking with expert psychologist Johan Olwagen. The discussion revolves around the HBDI (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument) model, exploring its applications and insights. With Johan's extensive experience since the late '90s and the hosts' own encounters with the model, the conversation delves into the value and impact of Whole Brain Thinking. Get a comprehensive understanding of HBDI and its relevance in leadership development and personal growth with this podcast! View this episode...2024-03-0500 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)I Can’t Get My Prospects to Reply, What Can I Do? | George ArahamUse HBDI to Get Your Prospects to Reply Are you fed up with not getting hold of your prospects? Learn to use the HBDI quadrant to your advantage and get prospects to reply. Join us in this fourth instalment of this HBDI series with Darren Smith and George Araham. You Can Read the Full HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith Hi and welcome to the world's stickiest learning. I'm here with George Araman. George, how are you? George Hi Darren, I'm good. How are you? George I'm sure it won't be. Darren A. Smith Hey, I'm good. I'm good. I'm...2023-11-0823 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)I Don’t Know How to Manage Conflict at Work | George ArahamUse HBDI to Manage Conflict at Work Looking to manage conflict at Work? Well, you can use HBDI, the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument. Join us in this third instalment of this HBDI series with Darren Smith and George Araham. You Can Read the Full HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, you're at the home of the world's stickiest learning. My name's Darren Smith, and this is George Araman. George, how are you? George: I'm great, Darren. Thank you. How are you today? Darren A. Smith: I am good. I'm good. I'm keen to share with our listeners about HBDI...2023-10-2723 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)My Team is Not Performing Well, What Can I Do? | George ArahamUse HBDI to Build a High-Performing Team My team is not performing well, so what can I do? Well, you can use HBDI to Build a High Performing Team. Our second video in this HBDI series is all about building high-performing teams. Join Darren and George as they explore ways you can super-boost your team for success. You Can Read the Full HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, my name's Darren Smith and I'm here with George Araman. George, how are you? George: Hi Darren, how are you? Darren A. Smith: Very good, very good. We're at the home...2023-10-2623 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)My Negotiations Always Get to an Annoying StalemateUse HBDI to Understand Your Opponent to Avoid Stalemates Does you constantly reach a negotiation stalemate? Well, today's podcast will explore using HBDI to avoid a negotiation stalemate. Join Darren Smith and George Araham as they tackle this exciting topic. You Can Read the Full Negotiation and HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, my name's Darren Smith and you're the home of sticky learning. We are with George Harran. George, hello. George: Hello, how are you, Darren? Darren A. Smith: Hello. Hey, I'm good. I'm good. So I'm Darren, this is George. And we're here today to talk with...2023-10-2030 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)My Negotiations Always Get to an Annoying StalemateUse HBDI to Understand Your Opponent to Avoid Stalemates Does your negotiation always get to an annoying stalemate? Well, today's podcast will explore using HBDI to avoid a negotiation stalemate. Join Darren Smith and George as they tackle this exciting topic. You Can Read the Full Negotiation and HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, my name's Darren Smith and you're the home of sticky learning. We are with George Harran. George, hello. George: Hello, how are you, Darren? Darren A. Smith: Hello. Hey, I'm good. I'm good. So I'm Darren, this is George. And we're here today to talk...2023-10-2030 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)How to Become an Effective NegotiatorAre You an Amateur Negotiator? Join Ben from Innovate Podcast and Darren A. Smith with their talk on how to become an effective negotiator. Learn useful tools like the squaredance for negotiating and disregard bad practices like running to PowerPoint first. Read on to discover the basics of effective negotiation that you can start using today. You Can Read the Full Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: What else could we do? What could I explore? What do you want from me? Could we talk about a contract that's 50 years long? No, we can't, Darren. Alright, what about one's five years...2023-02-0948 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Recruitment Industry: What is Right Could Be Written on a Stamp!Shits and Giggles with HR Episode #1 What is Right About the Recruitment Industry Could Be Written on a Stamp! Join Lisa Haggar and Katrina Collier to discuss what is wrong with the recruitment industry. The horror stories of people going through 6 rounds to get a job and then getting no reply, or how people receiving job offers then leave their job, only to be told that the job they applied for & won, has been made redundant before they even start! Sharing Resources Mentioned By Katrina in the Podcast Katrina's Website The Robot-Proof Recruiter Getting back to people: https://circlebackinitiative.com/ ...2022-11-0439 min

Making Business MatterRecruitment Industry: What is Right Could Be Written on a Stamp!Shits and Giggles with HR Episode #1 What is Right About the Recruitment Industry Could Be Written on a Stamp! Join Lisa Haggar and Katrina Collier to discuss what is wrong with the recruitment industry. The horror stories of people going through 6 rounds to get a job and then getting no reply, or how people receiving job offers then leave their job, only to be told that the job they applied for & won, has been made redundant before they even start! Sharing Resources Mentioned By Katrina in the Podcast Katrina's Website The Robot-Proof Recruiter Getting back to people: https://circlebackinitiative.com/ ...2022-11-0439 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #36: Football Bonus, Groceries, & A Tough AutumnFootball Bonus, HFSS, Morrisons & A Tough Autumn Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the Football Bonus episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss England being in the Euro 2020 final which gives a football bonus & stress on the supply chain, driver shortage, labour shortages for frowers, rapid groceries - Wheezy, HFSS, Morrison's bids and a tough Autumn Ahead for the grocers and their suppliers. England football team being in the final have meant a football bonus and driver shortages You Can Read the Full Football Bonus Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to the Grocery Guru. This...2021-07-1300 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Football Bonus, Groceries, & A Tough AutumnGrocery Guru Episode #36: Football Bonus, HFSS, Morrisons & A Tough Autumn Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the Football Bonus episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss England being in the Euro 2020 final which gives a football bonus & stress on the supply chain, driver shortage, labour shortages for frowers, rapid groceries - Wheezy, HFSS, Morrison's bids and a tough Autumn Ahead for the grocers and their suppliers. You Can Read the Full Football Bonus Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to the Grocery Guru. This is episode 36, and we are here with that guru, Andrew Grant. How...2021-07-1311 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #34: HFSS – High in Fat, Salt or Sugar Foods – UK Law from 1st April 2022New UK HFSS Laws on High in Fat, Salt or Sugar Foods Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirty-fourth episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss HFSS New Laws: High in Fat, Salt, or Sugar Foods. These are products that will be stopped from being sited on secondary spaces in-store, and cannot be volume promoted. The HFSS New Laws will affect all stores over 2,000 feet and including symbol stores, like Spar. There will be HFSS New Laws commencing in April 2022 for HFSS foods You Can View the Full HFSS New Laws Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello...2021-06-2800 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)HFSS – UK Law from 1st April 2022Grocery Guru Episode #34: New UK HFSS Laws on High in Fat, Salt or Sugar Foods Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirty-fourth episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss HFSS New Laws: High in Fat, Salt, or Sugar Foods. These are products that will be stopped from being sited on secondary spaces in-store, and cannot be volume promoted. The HFSS New Laws will affect all stores over 2,000 feet and including symbol stores, like Spar. You Can View the Full HFSS New Laws Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to episode 34 of the Grocery Guru. We're...2021-06-2812 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Bid for Morrison’s SupermarketGrocery Guru Episode #33: The Bid For Morrison's Supermarket Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirty-third episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss the bid from United States private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, of which Terry Leahy is a Board Member, to buy Morrison's Supermarkets. But will Amazon now make a bid too? So here's today topic, Bid for Morrison's Supermarket. You Can View the Full Bid For Morrison's Supermarket Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 33 of the Grocery Guru. And we are here today with that guru, Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: ...2021-06-2109 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #33: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Bid for Morrison’s Supermarket – Amazon May Bid?The Bid For Morrison's Supermarket Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirty-third episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss the bid from United States private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, of which Terry Leahy is a Board Member, to buy Morrison's Supermarkets. But will Amazon now make a bid too? You Can View the Full Bid For Morrison's Supermarket Transcript Below Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 33 of the Grocery Guru. And we are here today with that guru, Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Yeah, morning Darren. Yes, very good. Thank you very much. Darren...2021-06-2100 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Request for Supermarket Cost Price IncreaseGrocery Guru Ep #31: Supermarket Cost Price Increase Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirty-first episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss increasing costs for suppliers. From diesel to cargo costs, to minimum wage labour. Whilst the supermarkets slug it out in a potential price war. And, all of this whilst everyone in the supply chain tries to recover Covid costs. You Can View the Full Supermarket Cost Price Increase Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello and welcome to Episode 31 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with that guru, Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good...2021-06-0410 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #31: Increasing Costs -Plan Your Request for a Supermarket Cost Price IncreaseSupermarket Cost Price Increase Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirty-first episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss increasing costs for suppliers. From diesel to cargo costs, to minimum wage labour. Whilst the supermarkets slug it out in a potential price war. And, all of this whilst everyone in the supply chain tries to recover Covid costs. Whilst covid costs are still here, suppliers are increasing their costs You Can View the Full Supermarket Cost Price Increase Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello and welcome to Episode 31 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with that guru, Andrew G...2021-06-0400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Rapid Groceries | 10-minute Window DeliveriesGrocery Guru Episode #30: The Rise of Rapid Groceries Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirtieth episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss Rapid Groceries - The Rise of 10-minute Window Deliveries by 8 Start-Ups. Plus, the moves by Tesco and Sainsbury's with 'Whoosh' and 'Chop-Chop', to compete. You Can Read the Rapid Groceries Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to Episode 30 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with our guru, which is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Happy, happy new week. Darren A. Smith: Yes. A new week twice. We've...2021-06-0111 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #30:Rapid Groceries |10-minute Window DeliveriesThe Rise of Rapid Groceries Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirtieth episode of the Grocery Guru. They discuss Rapid Groceries - The Rise of 10-minute Window Deliveries by 8 Start-Ups. Plus, the moves by Tesco and Sainsbury's with 'Whoosh' and 'Chop-Chop', to compete. The rise of 10-minute window deliveries You Can Read the Rapid Groceries Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to Episode 30 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with our guru, which is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Happy, happy new week. Darren A. Smith: Yes. A new w...2021-06-0100 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Demise of Tesco Metro and Tesco Jack’s FormatGrocery Guru Ep #29: Tesco Metro's Demise and Fewer Formats for Tesco Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-ninth episode about the demise of Tesco Metro, what is happening to the Tesco Jack's format, and maybe the start of Tesco managing fewer formats. You Can Read the Demise of Tesco Metro Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to episode 29 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. You well? Darren A. Smith: Yes, I'm very good. I'm very good. We'll ignore all the technical issues...2021-05-2511 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #29: The Demise of Tesco Metro and What is Happening to the Tesco Jack’s FormatTesco Metro's Demise and Fewer Formats for Tesco Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-ninth episode about the demise of Tesco Metro, what is happening to the Tesco Jack's format, and maybe the start of Tesco managing fewer formats. Darren and Andrew discuss Tesco Jack's format and the demise of Tesco Metro You Can Read the Demise of Tesco Metro Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to episode 29 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. You well? Darren A. Smith: Yes, I'm very g...2021-05-2500 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #28: Morrisons Q1 Trading Statement 2021 – Back to Work or Not Back to Work?Morrison's Q1 Trading Statement and Their Wholesale Performance Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-eighth episode about Morrisons Q1 trading statement for 2021 (14 weeks to 9 May 2021) - 'On track for strong future profit growth and low debt'. Their partnership with Amazon, predicting the new working patterns, and strong wholesale performance. You Can Read the Full Morrisons Q1 Trading Statement Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to the Grocery Guru. This is episode 28 and we are here with your grocery guru, Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Yes, very well. Thank you. Darren...2021-05-1300 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Morrisons Q1 Trading Statement 2021Grocery Guru Episode #28: Morrison's Q1 Trading Statement and Their Wholesale Performance Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-eighth episode about Morrisons Q1 trading statement for 2021 (14 weeks to 9 May 2021) - 'On track for strong future profit growth and low debt'. Their partnership with Amazon, predicting the new working patterns, and strong wholesale performance. You Can Read the Full Morrisons Q1 Trading Statement Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to the Grocery Guru. This is episode 28 and we are here with your grocery guru, Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Yes, very well...2021-05-1311 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #27: What is Nett Revenue Management? And How Does it Relate to Supermarkets?Nett Revenue Management and How it Relates to Supermarkets Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-seventh episode which is about What is Nett Revenue Management? And how it relates to supermarkets. Plus, where did NRM come from, and how can it be used. They also share their NRM Pyramid model. Our Net Revenue Management Training Course covers a model and process for effective day to day NRM. You Can Read the Full What is Nett Revenue Management Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 27 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how a...2021-05-1000 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)How Does Nett Revenue Management Relate to Supermarkets?Grocery Guru Ep#27: Nett Revenue Management and How it Relates to Supermarkets Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-seventh episode which is about What is Nett Revenue Management? And how it relates to supermarkets. Plus, where did NRM come from, and how can it be used. They also share their NRM Pyramid model. You Can Read the Full What is Nett Revenue Management Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 27 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Morning Darren. Are you well? Darren A. Smith: Hey...2021-05-1010 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode #26: Discussing Sainsbury’s Preliminary ResultsDiscussing Sainsbury's Preliminary Results with Covid Costs of £485m Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-sixth episode of the Grocery Guru Discussing Sainsbury's Preliminary Results with Covid Costs of £485m, digital sales doubling, and 1,900 innovative products to be launched. You Can Read the Full Issa Brothers Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 26 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning. Very good thank you Darren. Darren A. Smith: Cool, and I think we're continuing our series of looking at results. So we've looked at Morrisons pr...2021-05-0400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Discussing Sainsbury’s Preliminary ResultsGrocery Guru Episode #26: Discussing Sainsbury's Preliminary Results with Covid Costs of £485m Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-sixth episode of the Grocery Guru Discussing Sainsbury's Preliminary Results with Covid Costs of £485m, digital sales doubling, and 1,900 innovative products to be launched. You Can Read the Full Issa Brothers Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 26 of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning. Very good thank you Darren. Darren A. Smith: Cool, and I think we're continuing our series of looking at results. So we've lo...2021-05-0412 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Issa Brothers Buy Leon & Cafe NeroGrocery Guru Ep25: Issa Brothers Buy Leon & Cafe Nero to Grab the Electric Car Market For EG Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-fifth episode of the Grocery Guru discussing the Issa Brothers buying Leon and Cafe Nero to grab the electric car market. You Can Read the Full Issa Brothers Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Well, hello and welcome to episode 25 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning Darren. Very good. I'm very good, thank you very much. Darren A. Smith: We've hit a milestone. We're at 25 episodes...2021-04-2307 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 25: Issa Brothers Buy Leon & Cafe Nero to Grab the Electric Car Market For EGIssa Brothers Buy Leon & Cafe Nero to Grab the Electric Car Market For EG Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-fifth episode of the Grocery Guru discussing the Issa Brothers buying Leon and Cafe Nero to grab the electric car market. The electric car market is being grabbed by the Issa Brothers You Can Read the Full Issa Brothers Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Well, hello and welcome to episode 25 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning Darren. Very good. I'm very good, thank you very much. Darren A...2021-04-2300 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Tesco Ahead of Aldi in Kantar’s Market Share ResultsGrocery Guru 24: Tesco Romping Ahead of Aldi in Kantar's Market Share Results 12 Week March 21 Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-fourth episode of the Grocery Guru discussing how Tesco is romping ahead of Aldi in Kantar's market share results. You Can Read the Full Tesco and Aldi Market Share Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to this week's weekly grocery guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. Yes, very good. Darren A. Smith: Good, good. Well, episode 24, Andrew. And I hope we're not running out of things to say to...2021-04-0912 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 24: Tesco Romping Ahead of Aldi in Kantar’s Market Share Results 12wk March 21Tesco Romping Ahead of Aldi in Kantar's Market Share Results 12 Week March 21 Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-fourth episode of the Grocery Guru discussing how Tesco is romping ahead of Aldi in Kantar's market share results. Tesco are ahead of Aldi in Kantar's market share You Can Read the Full Tesco and Aldi Market Share Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to this week's weekly grocery guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. Yes, very good. Darren A. Smith: Good, good. Well, episode 24, Andrew. And I hope we're not...2021-04-0900 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Tesco ELH Car – Partnership between Tesco and BMWGrocery Guru Ep 23: A Partnership Between Tesco and BMW - The Every Little Helps Car. Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-third episode of the Grocery Guru discussing the partnership between Tesco and BMW to launch the Every Little Helps car. The BMW Series 1 ELH. You Can Read the Full Tesco and BMW Partnership Episode Transcript Below: Darren A Smith : Welcome to the weekly episode, that is the Grocery Guru. This is the episode number 23. And we're here with Andrew, our Grocery Guru. Andrew how are you? Andrew Grant : Morning Darren, you well?. Happy Easter. Andrew Grant : ...2021-04-0607 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 23: The Tesco ELH Car – A Partnership between Tesco and BMW with Andrew GrantA Partnership Between Tesco and BMW The Every Little Helps Car Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-third episode of the Grocery Guru discussing the partnership between Tesco and BMW to launch the Every Little Helps car. The BMW Series 1 ELH. Tesco has partnered with BMW for the launch of their Every Little Helps car You Can Read the Full Tesco and BMW Partnership Episode Transcript Below: Darren A Smith : Welcome to the weekly episode, that is the Grocery Guru. This is the episode number 23. And we're here with Andrew, our Grocery Guru. Andrew how are you? ...2021-04-0600 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 22: Retailer Results Season – Will they be requiring Monies? with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithRetailer Results Season - Will they be Requiring Monies? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-second episode of Grocery Guru discussing Retailer Results Season and many of the retailers who are coming to their year-end and negotiations will be tough. Retailer Results Season - Will they be requiring Monies? You Can Read the Full Retailer Results Season Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to the weekly episode. We're on number 22, and we're with the Grocery Guru, that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Very good, Darren. Are you well? Darren A. S...2021-03-3000 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 21: Hagglebots and Fishing Grenades with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithHagglebots and Fishing Grenades Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-first episode of Grocery Guru discussing supermarkets using Hagglebots and Fishing Grenades Hagglebots and fishing grenades You Can Read the Full Hagglebots and Fishing Grenades Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. You're here with us on episode 21 with the Grocery Guru. Andrew, our grocery guru, how are you? Andrew Grant: Very well, Darren, yeah. You? You good? Darren A. Smith: Yes, very good. Andrew, this week we are talking about hagglebot, something you know something about, I think. Andrew Grant: Wasn't that Robbie Coltrane in the...2021-03-3000 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 20: Morrisons Supermarket’s Preliminary Results Post Covid with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithMorrisons' Preliminary Results Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twentieth episode of Grocery Guru discussing Morrison's supermarkets' preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 31st January 2021. You Can Read the Full Morrisons' Preliminary Results Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 20 of our weekly chat with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Very good, thank you. Darren A. Smith: Good, good. Okay, so in this week's 10-minute chat with the Grocery Guru, we're going to talk about Morrisons' preliminary results, because they're the first after COVID, is...2021-03-1500 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 19: Amazon Fresh & Its New Checkout Less and Frictionless Store with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithAmazon Fresh Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the nineteenth episode of Grocery Guru. Today, the topic of discussion is the new Amazon Fresh store in Ealing, London and its innovative new checkout less and frictionless operation. You Can Read the Full Amazon Fresh Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 19 with the Grocery Guru, that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Yeah. Very good thank you. Very good indeed. Darren A. Smith: Hey, hey. Good, good. Our topic this week, I believe is something to do with our friends at...2021-03-0900 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Amazon Fresh & Its New Checkout LessEpisode 19: Amazon Fresh Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the nineteenth episode of Grocery Guru. Today, the topic of discussion is the new Amazon Fresh store in Ealing, London and its innovative new checkoutless and frictionless operation. You Can Read the Full Amazon Fresh Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 19 with the Grocery Guru, that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Yeah. Very good thank you. Very good indeed. Darren A. Smith: Hey, hey. Good, good. Our topic this week, I believe is something to do with our friends at...2021-03-0911 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 18: The New Normal, & Preparing for a Fierce Supermarket War with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithDiscussing the New Normal and Impending Supermarket War Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighteenth episode of Grocery Guru. Today, the discussion focusses on the new normal and preparing for a fierce supermarket war. Forecasting budgets will be very hard, and the only certainty is uncertainty. You Can Read the Full Supermarket War Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 18 of Grocery Guru. And we're here with that guru, Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. You well? Darren A. Smith: I'm good, I'm good. I saw Boris' announcement like most of the UK...2021-03-0100 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The New Normal & Preparing for a Supermarket WarGrocery Guru Ep 18: Discussing the New Normal and Impending Supermarket War Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighteenth episode of Grocery Guru. Today, the discussion focusses on the new normal and preparing for a fierce supermarket war. Forecasting budgets will be very hard, and the only certainty is uncertainty. You Can Read the Full Supermarket War Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 18 of Grocery Guru. And we're here with that guru, Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. You well? Darren A. Smith: I'm good, I'm good. I saw Boris' announcement like most...2021-03-0112 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 17: Micro Fulfilment Centres with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithMicro Fulfilment Centres Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventeenth episode of Grocery Guru discussing micro fulfilment centres and the 15-minute ordering window. A new breed of start-ups competing with Amazon to take your order and deliver within 15-minutes. You Can Read the Full Micro Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to week 17 of The Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: I'm very good. I'm glad to say spring is in the air by the looks of your shirt, Darren. Darren A. Smith: We had...2021-02-1900 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Micro Fulfilment Centres with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep17: Micro Fulfilment Centres Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventeenth episode of Grocery Guru discussing micro fulfilment centres and the 15-minute ordering window. A new breed of start-ups competing with Amazon to take your order and deliver within 15-minutes. You Can Read the Full Micro Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to week 17 of The Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: I'm very good. I'm glad to say spring is in the air by the looks of your shirt, Darren. Darren A...2021-02-1910 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 16: The Importance of Using Shopper Language with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithUsing Shopper Language Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the sixteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Importance of Using Shopper Language in your category. Not using industry terms or category terms because they are creating the buffer for what should be created. By eradicating industry terminology you will discover opportunities to communicate better with your shopper and then sell more. You Can Read the Full Using Shopper Language Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to Episode 16 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good morning. Yeah. Very nippy I think...2021-02-1500 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Importance of Using Shopper LanguageGrocery Guru Ep16: Using Shopper Language Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the sixteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Importance of Using Shopper Language in your category. Not using industry terms or category terms because they are creating the buffer for what should be created. By eradicating industry terminology you will discover opportunities to communicate better with your shopper and then sell more. You Can Read the Full Using Shopper Language Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to Episode 16 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good morning. Yeah. Very...2021-02-1513 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Purchase Decision Hierarchy with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep15: Purchase Decision Hierarchy Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fifteenth episode of Grocery Guru. This episode discusses the purchase decision hierarchy, shopper map, analytic hierarchy process, and consumer decision tree... Whatever you call it, understanding how the shopper shops is key to category performance. You Can Read the Full Purchase Decision Hierarchy Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 15 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. Yes. Very, very well. Thank you. Darren A. Smith: Good. Good. All right. Well, this week we're...2021-02-0813 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 15: Discussing Purchase Decision Hierarchy with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithPurchase Decision Hierarchy Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fifteenth episode of Grocery Guru. This episode discusses the purchase decision hierarchy, shopper map, analytic hierarchy process, consumer decision tree... Whatever you call it, understanding how the shopper shops is key to category performance. You Can Read the Full Purchase Decision Hierarchy Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 15 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. Yes. Very, very well. Thank you. Darren A. Smith: Good. Good. All right. Well, this week we're going to get stuck...2021-02-0800 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Range Reviews and Resets with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep14: Range Reviews and Resets Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fourteenth episode of Grocery Guru: Discussing Range Reviews and Range Resets. You Can Read the Full Range Reviews and Resets Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 14 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good, good. Thank you. You? Darren A. Smith: Yeah, I'm good, I'm good. Looks like you're at your mum's, am I guessing? Andrew Grant: I am at the homely palatial pile. Darren A. Smith: Very nice. Very nice. All right...2021-02-0110 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 14: Discussing Range Reviews/Range Resets with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithRange Reviews and Resets Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fourteenth episode of Grocery Guru: Discussing Range Reviews and Range Resets. You Can Read the Full Range Reviews and Resets Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 14 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good, good. Thank you. You? Darren A. Smith: Yeah, I'm good, I'm good. Looks like you're at your mum's, am I guessing? Andrew Grant: I am at the homely palatial pile. Darren A. Smith: Very nice. Very nice. All right, looks lovely. This...2021-02-0100 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 13: The Basic Principles of Negotiating with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithThe Basic Principles of Negotiating Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Basic Principles of Negotiating and the Squredance. You Can Read the Full Principles of Negotiating Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 13 of the Grocery Guru, and we are with Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm good, I'm good. Lockdown, blah, let's not go through that. We've got a few weeks to go, vaccine. Let's talk about Grocery, what's going on in the world of Grocery this...2021-01-2500 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Principles of Negotiating with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep13: The Basic Principles of Negotiating Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Basic Principles of Negotiating and the Squredance. You Can Read the Full Principles of Negotiating Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 13 of the Grocery Guru, and we are with Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm good, I'm good. Lockdown, blah, let's not go through that. We've got a few weeks to go, vaccine. Let's talk about Grocery, what's going on in the world...2021-01-2510 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 12: Tesco Christmas Q3 Results – 80% Clubcard – Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithTesco Christmas Q3 Results Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twelfth episode of Grocery Guru: Tesco Christmas Q3 Results - 80% of sales in large stores are through Clubcard. You Can Read the Full Tesco Christmas Results Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 12 with The Grocery Group. It is Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Darren, good to see you again. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm all right. I'm all right. Lockdown, blah, vaccination, blah. We're not going to talk about any of that, are we? Andrew Grant: ...2021-01-1900 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Tesco Christmas Q3 Results – 80% ClubcardGrocery Guru Ep 12: Tesco Christmas Q3 Results Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twelfth episode of Grocery Guru: Tesco Christmas Q3 Results - 80% of sales in large stores are through Clubcard. You Can Read the Full Tesco Christmas Results Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 12 with The Grocery Group. It is Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Darren, good to see you again. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm all right. I'm all right. Lockdown, blah, vaccination, blah. We're not going to talk about any of that, are...2021-01-1909 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 11: Are there any Christmas Turkeys left? with Andrew Grant and Darren A SmithGrocery Sales Christmas 2020: Who Are the Winners and the Turkeys? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eleventh episode of Grocery Guru: Are there any Christmas Turkey Leftovers? It's that time of the year where we get to reflect upon the results of the Christmas 2020 trading period. Who were the winners and who were the turkeys when we take a look at the Christmas grocery sales 2020? You Can Read the Full Grocery Sales Christmas 2020 Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to, this is week 11 of the Grocery Guru, with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Y...2021-01-1200 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Are there Any Christmas Turkeys Left?Grocery Guru Episode 11: Grocery Sales Christmas 2020: Who Are the Winners and the Turkeys? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eleventh episode of Grocery Guru: Are there any Christmas Turkey Leftovers? It's that time of the year where we get to reflect upon the results of the Christmas 2020 trading period. Who were the winners and who were the turkeys when we take a look at the Christmas grocery sales 2020? You Can Read the Full Grocery Sales Christmas 2020 Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to, this is week 11 of the Grocery Guru, with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are...2021-01-1210 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 10: Good Riddance 2020! Our Predictions for 2021 with Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith2021 Predictions Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the tenth episode of Grocery Guru: Good Riddance 2020! Our Predictions for 2021... You Can Read the Full 2021 Predictions Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 10, with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Hello Darren. Yes, Merry Christmas. Darren A. Smith: Merry Christmas to you. We're the 17th December, not long until the big one, until the big, fat man comes. Andrew Grant: Yeah. One week, one week, six nights, seven nights, something like that. Yeah. Darren A. Smith: Seven nights. All right. In this...2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)2021 PredictionsGrocery Guru Podcast | Episode 10 - Good Riddance 2020! Our Predictions for 2021... Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith from MBMB in the tenth episode of Grocery Guru about 2021 Predictions. You Can Read the Full 2021 Predictions Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 10, with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Hello Darren. Yes, Merry Christmas. Darren A. Smith: Merry Christmas to you. We're the 17th December, not long until the big one, until the big, fat man comes. Andrew Grant: Yeah. One week, one week, six nights, seven nights, something like that. Yeah. Darren...2020-12-2411 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 9: The Three Ghosts of Christmas; Past, Present and Future, with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithThe Three Ghosts of Christmas Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Three Ghosts of Christmas; Past, Present and Future. You Can Read The Full Three Ghosts of Christmas Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. Welcome to episode nine of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Darren A. Smith: Hello. You're looking very festive with your Christmas tree. Andrew Grant: Yes, look. Yeah. All nice and ready. Not a lot of presents under the tree. A bit worried. It must be these port delays that...2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Three Ghosts of Christmas; Past, Present and FutureGrocery Guru Episode 9: The Three Ghosts of Christmas Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Three Ghosts of Christmas; Past, Present and Future. You Can Read The Full Three Ghosts of Christmas Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. Welcome to episode nine of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Darren A. Smith: Hello. You're looking very festive with your Christmas tree. Andrew Grant: Yes, look. Yeah. All nice and ready. Not a lot of presents under the tree. A bit worried. It must be these...2020-12-2409 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Future of High Street with Andrew and DarrenGrocery Guru Ep8: The Future of High Street Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Future of High Street. You Can Read the Full Future of High Street Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: ... keeping their staff safe, understanding the rules, blah, blah, blah. You're right. They've done it. Do you say they were cajoled into doing this? Andrew Grant: Who knows. Who knows the discussions I had. I think the important thing is that it's been done and I guess that's sort of the breaking news. So it almost links to...2020-12-2410 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 8: The Future of High Street with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithThe Future of High Street Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Future of High Street. You Can Read the Full Future of High Street Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: ... keeping their staff safe, understanding the rules, blah, blah, blah. You're right. They've done it. Do you say they were cajoled into doing this? Andrew Grant: Who knows. Who knows the discussions I had. I think the important thing is that it's been done and I guess that's sort of the breaking news. So it almost links to what I was...2020-12-2400 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 7: Who’s the Pantomime Villain? with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithWho's the Pantomime Villain? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventh episode of Grocery Guru: Who's the Pantomime Villain? You Can Read the Full Pantomime Villain Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, Andrew, welcome to week six. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Is it week six or week seven? I can't remember. But yes, I'm good. Darren A. Smith: Definitely one of them. This is week six, we think, with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. Now, he's looking like he's just stepped off an Eminem video. Andrew Grant: I'm not sure how many...2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Who’s the Pantomime Villain?Grocery Guru Ep7: Who's the Pantomime Villain? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventh episode of Grocery Guru: Who's the Pantomime Villain? You Can Read the Full Pantomime Villain Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, Andrew, welcome to week six. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Is it week six or week seven? I can't remember. But yes, I'm good. Darren A. Smith: Definitely one of them. This is week six, we think, with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. Now, he's looking like he's just stepped off an Eminem video. Andrew Grant: I'm not...2020-12-2409 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 6: It’s CPI Time! with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithIt's CPI Time! Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the sixth episode of Grocery Guru: It's CPI Time! You Can Read the Full CPI Time! Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: We're in week six. Last week, we spoke about the demise of the deli counter and how it was a bit like a turkey at Christmas. Remember? Andrew Grant: Remind me of the turkey at Christmas analogy. Darren A. Smith: I was trying to say that a counter is a bit... You don't want to get rid of it. You don't want to get rid of turkeys...2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)It’s CPI Time!Grocery Guru Ep 6: It's CPI Time! Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the sixth episode of Grocery Guru: It's CPI Time! You Can Read the Full CPI Time! Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: We're in week six. Last week, we spoke about the demise of the deli counter and how it was a bit like a turkey at Christmas. Remember? Andrew Grant: Remind me of the turkey at Christmas analogy. It's CPI Time! Darren A. Smith: I was trying to say that a counter is a bit... You don't want to get rid of it. You don't w...2020-12-2410 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 5: The Demise of the Deli Counter with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithDiscussing the Deli Counter Demise We all love them, buy a treat from them occasionally, but have they had their day? Are we witnessing the demise of the deli counter? Is it time to put them out to pasture? You Can Read the Full Deli Counter Demise Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week five with the Grocery Guru, there is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Yeah. Good morning. I think it's still good morning, Darren. But suffice to say I'm in mourning. Darren A. Smith: You are in mourning. Andrew Grant: See what...2020-12-2400 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 3: New Normal, New Holidays with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithHow the New Normal May Impact Holidays In this episode of The Grocery Guru, we discuss the ‘new normal’ and how this is likely to affect Christmas. Touch challenges for our industry during Covid-19. You Can Read the Full New Normal Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. We're on week three of the Grocery Guru. That is Andrew Grant. Hello. Andrew Grant: Hi Darren. You okay? Darren A. Smith: Yeah, I'm good. I'm good. So in our first week, we talked about the UFC's, which were Urban Fulfillment Centers. In our second week, you said to us that category mana...2020-12-1400 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 1: Urban Fulfilment Centres Talk with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithUrban Fulfilment Centres In the Grocery Guru's pilot episode, Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith discuss Urban Fulfilment Centres and how it will affect the UK grocery industry. Find out what UFC’s are, and how they will impact the grocery industry. Tesco is first with Asda hot on their tail. You Can Read the Full Urban Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Good morning. I'm very good. A cup of tea. All ready for a few minutes' chat. Darren A. Smith: Cool. So, we're here with the Grocery Guru, the ma...2020-12-1400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Urban Fulfilment CentresGrocery Guru Podcast | Episode 1 - Urban Fulfilment Centres In the Grocery Guru's pilot episode, Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith discuss Urban Fulfilment Centres and how it will affect the UK grocery industry. Find out what UFC’s are, and how they will impact the grocery industry. Tesco is first with Asda hot on their tail. You Can Read the Full Urban Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Good morning. I'm very good. A cup of tea. All ready for a few minutes' chat. Darren A. Smith: Cool. So, we're here wi...2020-12-1412 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 4: The New Grocery Code Adjudicator with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithDiscussing the New Grocery Code Adjudicator Mark White has taken-over from Christine Tacon. What will the new grocery code adjudicator want from the named retailers? And will he name Amazon in 2021? New Grocery Adjudicator- Mark White You Can Read the Full New Grocery Code Adjudicator Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week four of The Grocery Guru with our grocery guru, Andrew Grant, hello. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren, how are you? Darren A. Smith: I'm good. We're not even going to talk about L-O-C-K, up or down. Not mentioning it, not allowed. Andrew Grant: Okay, day one, 26 to...2020-12-1400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The New Grocery Code Adjudicator with Andrew and DarrenGrocery Guru Ep4: Discussing the New Grocery Code Adjudicator Mark White has taken-over from Christine Tacon. What will the new grocery code adjudicator want from the named retailers? And will he name Amazon in 2021? You Can Read the Full New Grocery Code Adjudicator Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week four of The Grocery Guru with our grocery guru, Andrew Grant, hello. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren, how are you? Darren A. Smith: I'm good. We're not even going to talk about L-O-C-K, up or down. Not mentioning it, not allowed. Andrew Grant: Okay, day one, 26 to go. Darren...2020-12-1412 min

Making Business MatterGrocery Guru Episode 2: Category Management is Dead with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithCategory Management is Dead Is Category Management Dead? In episode 2 of Grocery Guru, Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith talk about how the pandemic has affected Category Management. Is it completely dead, dying, or changing into something else to adapt to the needs and demands of consumers? The age-old question. If Category Management is about meeting the shopper’s demands better and quicker than the next guy, then it’s a ‘No’. Category Management is dead You Can Read the Full Category Management is Dead Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: This is Week Two and we're here with the Grocery...2020-12-1400 min