All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 196
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NewsTesco chairman attacks EU referendum plans
John Allan warns major businesses will move overseas if faced with uncertainty
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NewsTesco pension changes to be fought by union
An official consultation process between Tesco and Usdaw began today and will run for a minimum of 90 days
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NewsSunday trading survey shows support for all-store openings
The survey also showed 40% of people agree with the recent claim by Asda boss Andy Clarke that the Sunday trading laws were indicative of “rip-off Britain”
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Comment & OpinionDave's Big Six a far harder sell than Leahy's Steering Wheel
Dave Lewis has faced many challenges since he took the wheel at Tesco, so we shouldn’t be surprised he’s re-inventing it…
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NewsCadbury: 'Instagram has trebled views for our online ads'
The chocolate maker used the site, in addition to TV and print ads, as one of Instagram’s first customers since it launched an ads service in September last year
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News'Huge' business rate hikes loom for large stores
The VOA investigation also reveals the top 12 individual supermarket ratepayers alone will contribute £26.4m in business rates to the Treasury in the next year
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NewsDave Lewis ditches Tesco Steering Wheel in favour of Big Six
Lewis has consistently said Tesco’s business has become too distracted from its core priorities but scrapping the Wheel is a bold move
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NewsTesco buys up remaining stake in Euphorium Bakery
Tesco has bought up the remaining slice of the Euphorium Bakery business, despite reports that it planned to scrap the venture.
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NewsConservative Party promise to work with food industry in new manifesto
The party’s manifesto launched by David Cameron in Swindon today, unveiled plans for a Great British Food Unit to promote food exports
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Comment & OpinionLabour manifesto: Miliband strikes an uneasy relationship with business
With pledges on NMW, business rates, the GCA and action on sugar, today’s launch didn’t clear much up for the industry
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NewsLabour manifesto pledges include sharp rise in NMW, targets on sugar and alcohol content
Labour also confirmed plans to extend the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, and a levy on tobacco companies
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NewsTakestock food waste firm picks up joint venture backing
Takestock.com is a marketplace for surplus food and drink, including beverages, fresh fruit and frozen food, but also sells food packaging and other equipment
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NewsMail readers switch to discounters for topups
The survey shows 56% of Mail readers now regularly shop at a discounter
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NewsTesco Mobile sends Samsung Galaxy 6 into space (almost)
The phone was launched on a space balloon from a secret location in the Peak District yesterday and the journey to the edge of space took over 2 hours
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NewsFormer Asda buyer Ged Futter to train suppliers in GSCOP
Ged Futter told The Grocer he wanted to help bring “balance” back to the relationship between suppliers and retailers
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NewsAldi to create over 500 new London jobs with nine store openings
The discounter said it would open new stores in Ewell, Enfield, South Norwood, Tooting, Dartford, Ilford, Romford and Coulsdon during 2015
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NewsEnergy cost problems result in manufacturer jobs threat
Under the government’s Electricity Market Reform, companies will face recovery action for heavy energy use
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NewsSugar wars: LGA attacks manufacturers over sugary drinks
LGA research named some cans of fizzy drinks containing up to twice the recommended daily sugar limit
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NewsSugar war players seek out 'common ground' in London summit
Several major suppliers, including Coca Cola and PepsiCo, took part in two hours of discussions in London last week
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NewsTesco invests £5m in school cooking clubs in disadvantaged areas
The move will see its Tesco Eat Happy Project back the Children’s Food Trust network of school cooking clubs