All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 109
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NewsMichael Gove to back ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme in war on plastic
The issue has caused a major split between retailers and suppliers
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NewsFareShare launches £3m fund to support surplus food schemes
Half of the funding for the scheme will come from Defra
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NewsAsda links with marine pollution group to offer water refills
As part of the plans it will encourage shoppers to refill bottles at water fountains in its stores
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NewsAsda scraps single-use plastic bags from online orders
The supermarket giant said the move was expected to remove around 85 million plastic bags from production each year…
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Grocer 33Tesco Crewe: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘My main principle is that I want to be the best store in our local area’ says store manager Natalie Salt
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NewsAsda to launch 30-minute grocery delivery with Just Eat
The new service will offer 100 “essential lines” within half an hour
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NewsSainsbury’s to extend beauty range overhaul to 100 stores
After a successful trial at eight stores, the enhanced beauty range will be rolled out by next March
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Comment & OpinionTake Boris Johnson’s anti-nanny state stance with a pinch of salt
As Mayor of London, Johnson’s stance on sugar regulation was decidedly different
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NewsSainsbury’s Coupe warns of Christmas shortages in event of no-deal Brexit
Coupe said Christmas toys as well as food could be hit by shortages in the event of no-deal Brexit
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NewsSainsbury’s trials WH Smith drinks supply in wholesale move
About 50 products will be available for customers to purchase from WH Smith at Victoria railway station
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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
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NewsPiecemeal news of progress on plastic makes industry an easy target
Joined-up reporting and proper measurement is essential
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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?
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NewsRange reviews ‘risk alienating big-spending brand shoppers’
New research suggests brand shoppers are more willing to pay a premium in many categories
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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
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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
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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
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Comment & OpinionPlastics Pact must highlight successes to win public support
Wrap needs to do a more effective job on PR and measuring progress
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NewsUK Plastics Pact identifies ‘problematic’ materials to remove from sale
Wrap today published a list of eight “problematic or unnecessary” single-use plastics
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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