All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 205
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NewsBritain’s best high street sought in new competition
The government is to launch a competition to find the best high street in Britain, as part of a new branding exercise by high streets minister Brandon Lewis.
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Comment & OpinionRates reform dashed
Westminster has been accused of being a zombie government of late and, certainly, there was little sign of ministers springing to life to tackle the issue of business rates reform yesterday.
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NewsMinisters reject wholesale changes to business rates system
The government has strongly rejected calls that business rates are not fit for purpose and should be replaced with a new system.
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NewsMetro and Express merge as Tesco redraws map
Tesco has revealed a major restructure of its senior store management team…
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NewsSoft drinks are 'low hanging fruit' says new DH report
The Department of Health (DH) has highlighted fizzy soft drinks as “low hanging fruit” in its battle to reduce the nation’s sugar intake.
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Comment & OpinionBreadline Kids - a colossal and impractical wreck?
One industry figure said this week that tackling food poverty is a bit like eating an elephant…
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NewsTesco launches health and wellbeing division
Tesco will launch a health and wellbeing division next week, with David Wood appointed to lead it as divisional MD…
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NewsCo-op, M&S and Boots send high street support for 29 towns
Leading retailers and businesses are to give their support to 29 towns in the latest stage of high street rescue efforts…
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NewsAction On Sugar renews attack on ‘shocking’ sugary drinks
Action On Sugar today launched a new attack on the “shocking” sugar content of fizzy drinks.
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Comment & OpinionSugar - a taxing issue
The headlines on sugar are not about to go away - but is a ‘sugar tax’ really on the cards?
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NewsTesco Bank launches current account
Tesco today launched its long-awaited bank current account, with Tesco Bank CEO Benny Higgins promising there would be “no gimmicks”- just a focus on convenience and simplicity.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs appetite waning for the Responsibility Deal?
Signs are emerging that both government and industry are growing sick of the Responsibility Deal…
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NewsDH weighs up sugary drinks 'tax' in new talks with industry
The Department of Health met industry leaders and health groups to thrash out plans for a new sugar reduction strategy…
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Comment & OpinionTesco's war on many fronts
As Tesco battles a war on many fronts, The Grocer prepares to welcome its UK MD Chris Bush as guest editor
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News‘Competitive’ Tesco fights back on price with new ad blitz
Tesco today stepped up the battle for hearts and minds in the supermarket price war with a new advertising blitz.
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NewsTesco blames store refresh plan for dragging down Q1 sales
Tesco today blamed the impact of its price cuts and accelerated programme of store revamps for its third successive fall in like-for-like UK sales.
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NewsTesco to sell House of Fraser products online
Tesco has gone into partnership with department store giant House of Fraser as it ramps up its online third party marketplace.
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NewsTesco pushes scan-as-you-shop
Tesco is to ramp up the use of scan-as-you-shop services but has stopped short of a full-scale national rollout…
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NewsCosta MD's taskforce calls for long-term high street plans
A government taskforce led by Costa Coffee MD Jason Cotta has called on towns to launch new five-year plans…
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NewsTesco gets set for World Cup party at London stores
Even if England fans do end up weeping into their beer as usual, Tesco reckons it will win the World Cup in London…