All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 103
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News
Health campaigners accuse food industry of Brexit blackmail
Industry leaders signalled that they would suspend co-operation with the government unless the threat of a no-deal was lifted
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Comment and Opinion
Brexit tensions are driving a wedge between government and industry
As the UK teeters closer to the brink of a no deal, it’s becoming impossible for the industry to keep a lid on concerns
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News
MPs urge end to plastic waste exports to developing nations
The call was welcomed by campaign group A Plastic Planet
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CMA extends Sainsbury's-Asda merger probe deadline
The Competition & Markets Authority said today it would not publish its final report, previously due by 5 March, until 30 April
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Food trade bodies threaten to rebel in case of no-deal Brexit
The heads of more than 30 trade associations made the extraordinary move in a letter to environment secretary Michael Gove
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News
Suppliers respond to good treatment from buyers, finds study
The study found suppliers who believe they are fairly treated by retailers put more resources into their relationships
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DRS Leeds trial: public 'not motivated by financial rewards'
Ministers should think again about retailers being the main centres for use of DRS machines, organisers suggested
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Grocer 33
Tesco The Meadows, Sandhurst: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘It’s one of the top three in the country and it’s the flagship site, takings-wise’
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Christine Heffernan to take over as Tesco comms director
Heffernan replaces Jane Lawrie who has spent two-and-a-half years in the role
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Retailers sound warning over plans for DRS to include glass
Ministers north of the border are well ahead of the UK government’s plans for a DRS
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Comment and Opinion
HMRC’s Brexit plans aren’t enough. Business needs long-term details
Food and drink leaders were soon to point out the latest emergency proposals were full of holes
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News
Food industry leaders slam HMRC's no-deal Brexit border plans
“This announcement doesn’t deal with the bottlenecks and delays that could occur”, said BRC
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News
Company Shop redistributes 5.5m surplus items from St Helens site
Retailer said the site had welcomed more than 15,000 members through its doors in its first year
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HMRC advises businesses on no-deal Brexit border procedures
HMRC has written to nearly 150,000 businesses who trade with the EU to inform them of temporary simplified importing procedures
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MPs kick off new inquiry into business rates fairness
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced plans to introduce £900m of business rates relief to help smaller retailers
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News
Food companies unprepared for no-deal Brexit, survey reveals
The results reveal many have underestimated the implications of Brexit
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Analysis and Features
Will Tesco's new fresh food strategy prove counterproductive?
Tesco says it is motivated by convenience but some experts believe it could be left with an underwhelming range
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News
'Huge win' for Asda workers in equal pay dispute
Lawyers taking action against Asda said the judgment was a major step forward in the fair pay battle
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News
Morrisons to train up 500 extra fresh counter apprentices
Moves comes after Tesco revealed plans to scale back its food counter offering
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Comment and Opinion
Tesco’s counter-cutting move is ruthless but right for the business
Tesco admits at least 4,500 staff are expected to leave the business in the latest in a seemingly never-ending round of cuts