All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 104
-
NewsClive Schlee to step down as Pret a Manger CEO
Schlee has overseen a tenfold rise in sales, helping Pret become a billion-pound business with over 550 shops
-
NewsPiecemeal news of progress on plastic makes industry an easy target
Joined-up reporting and proper measurement is essential
-
Analysis & FeaturesTacon’s plans add to uncertainty over GCA’s future role
Can the supermarkets be trusted to self-police the Groceries Code?
-
NewsRange reviews ‘risk alienating big-spending brand shoppers’
New research suggests brand shoppers are more willing to pay a premium in many categories
-
NewsApathy could lead to disappearance of Grocery Code Adjudicator role, suppliers warned
Adjudicator Christine Tacon this week announced she is to step down from the job in June next year
-
Grocer 33Asda Braunstone, Leicester: Grocer 33 store of the week
“It’s a real destination store and is part of a busy retail estate”, says store manager Joe Murphy
-
NewsAsda and Warburtons to benefit FareShare with new charity ‘promotion’
The promotion is expected to result in more than a million products being donated to FareShare
-
Comment & OpinionPlastics Pact must highlight successes to win public support
Wrap needs to do a more effective job on PR and measuring progress
-
NewsUK Plastics Pact identifies ‘problematic’ materials to remove from sale
Wrap today published a list of eight “problematic or unnecessary” single-use plastics
-
Comment & OpinionTacon’s exit announcement will surely make suppliers nervous
The Groceries Code Adjudicator plans to put systems in place at the retailers she polices
-
NewsRetailers to be given ‘self-policing’ GSCOP role as Adjudicator steps down
Christine Tacon confirmed she is to step down next year after seven years in the role
-
Comment & OpinionChristine Tacon could face plenty of flak in the BEIS review of the GCA
The results of her annual suppliers’ survey next week carry added weight
-
Analysis & FeaturesWhat does a no-deal in October mean for food and drink?
And amid the Conservative leadership race, have government department preparations stalled?
-
NewsGovernment appeals for views on GCA Christine Tacon’s effectiveness
Review was launched just days before Tacon is due to reveal the results of her latest supplier survey
-
Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco won’t be left behind in the technology race
Dave Lewis has told analysts the retailer will be ramping up its technological offer
-
NewsWaitrose and Ocado to sign up to supplier audit respite pledge
Of the original list of retailers overseen by GSCOP, only Sainsbury’s has yet to sign up to the agreement
-
NewsTesco to repurpose excess store space to expand in-store picking
Lewis also confirmed Tesco was considering the idea of launching standalone Finest convenience stores
-
Comment & OpinionSoft drinks makers need urgent action on plastic recycling to keep consumers on side
The Blue Planet effect means the momentum to ditch plastic could become overwhelming
-
NewsCoca-Cola switches Glacéau Smartwater into 100% recycled PET bottles
The Glacéau Smartwater change will be introduced by the end of the year
-
NewsBusiness rates reform bill ‘not drastic enough’ warn experts
A number of Conservative leadership hopefuls have pledged to scrap business rates for high street SMEs