Archive of all Groceries Code Adjudicator articles – Page 6
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InterviewsJulie Ashfield on how Aldi has stayed calm amid the coronavirus crisis
Buying MD Julie Ashfield says the discounter is ideally placed to respond to the pandemic thanks to strong supplier relationships and an efficient model
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Analysis & FeaturesAdjudicator’s latest grocery retailer rankings show the job is far from done
On the surface the latest survey results vindicate Adjudicator Christine Tacon’s approach, but there are cracks in her case
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NewsCo-op shoots up rankings in Tacon’s final GSCOP survey
The retailer was ranked only behind Aldi, which topped the table for the seventh year in a row
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Comment & OpinionEDLP is the right strategy, but retailers and suppliers are stuck on big promotions
EDLP will never work but there are persuasive reasons to ban big promotions altogether, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsNumber of suppliers experiencing GSCOP-related issues continues to fall
The percentage of suppliers claiming to have been affected by a code-related issue has fallen for the seventh consecutive year
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NewsChristine Tacon extends GCA contract to provide continuity through coronavirus outbreak
Small business minister Paul Scully confirmed today that Tacon had been re-appointed for an emergency third term
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NewsRetailers still demanding lump sums to support profits, claim suppliers
Suppliers in the survey claimed breaches of the code were still widespread and more than 60% said retailers were still ask
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Comment & OpinionAfter 10 years of GSCOP, what’s changed – and what’s left to do?
Code compliance has improved year on year, but there is work for my successor to do, says Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon
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NewsChristine Tacon launches final supplier survey before stepping down as GCA
Tacon said there has been a huge improvement in retailer behaviour across the board since she took up the role eight years
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Comment & OpinionGCA’s self-regulation proposal: the big misunderstanding
Suppliers can sleep easy at least until 2022, says Mark Jones, head of food and drink at law firm Gordons
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Comment & OpinionThe next GCA has plenty of work to do - a part-time role isn’t enough
That the new GCA’s role will be cut to two-three days a week implies a lack of understanding of what the role needs
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NewsHike in GSCOP breaches cast doubt over self-regulation
The number of alleged breaches of GSCOP has more than doubled in the past year
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Comment & OpinionIt’s too early to trust retailers to self-govern on GSCOP
Three-quarters of suppliers believe retailers do not consistently treat them fairly, says Ged Futter, director at GSCOP Ltd
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NewsSupermarkets agree to Adjudicator’s call for new systems
The Adjudicator said she would now work further with the supermarkets ahead of setting up a more formal system in February
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NewsSearch for new GCA kicks off with government job ad
The BEIS said it wanted a candidate with “strong ambassadorial and advocacy skills”
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Analysis & FeaturesHow regulators are trying to rein in e-commerce giants
The number of retailers governed by the Grocery Code Adjudicator rose to 13 last week
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NewsHome Bargains to be policed by Groceries Code Adjudicator
The CMA found the retailer received around half its total turnover from grocery sales
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NewsAmazon and Boots accused of ‘bully tactics’ over supplier fines
Major fmcg companies have accused the two of massive fines that would be outlawed under the GCA
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NewsChristine Tacon urges government to stick with ‘collaborative’ GCA approach
Tacon was responding to a statutory review of the adjudicator role by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Analysis & FeaturesTacon’s plans add to uncertainty over GCA’s future role
Can the supermarkets be trusted to self-police the Groceries Code?