All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 214
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NewsTesco marketing boss Matt Atkinson ‘sidelined’
The management shake-up at Tesco looks set to continue, according to reports today.
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NewsTesco shake-up plan sparks staff backlash
Tesco was this week facing a growing backlash among staff over its plans for a shake-up of its in-store management…
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NewsTesco finance boss Laurie McIlwee steps down
Tesco has confirmed that Laurie McIlwee, its chief financial officer and executive director, is to leave the company.
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Analysis & FeaturesBig business steps in to steer high street rescue mission
Four of big high street names are launching a new phase in the battle to save it…
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NewsHealthy High Streets plan gets big-name backing
A new coalition of government, retailers and business leaders has pledged to create 3,000 new jobs on UK high streets…
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NewsDiscounters fill the gaps on ‘resilient’ high street, study finds
A massive expansion of discount stores on the high street has led to it outperforming retail parks and shopping centres in the recovery, according to a new report by Deloitte.
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NewsFury at Tesco plans to axe team leader roles
Tesco has sought to calm fears among staff of a major round of management redundancies as it pilots a restructure…
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NewsTesco follows Asda with hi-tech toilet facility for disabled
Tesco has become the second supermarket to launch a trial of hi-tech new toilet facilities for disabled customers…
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget poses fresh questions over government high-alcohol battle
Does the Budget indicate a cosy relationship with brewers and distillers? Or are bingers still in the firing line?…
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NewsHealth chief attacks ‘irresponsible’ supermarket booze promos
The government’s chief medical officer today launched a robust attack on supermarkets, accusing them of using “deplorable” marketing methods on alcohol.
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Comment & OpinionLocal means local
After all the excitement of the Budget last week, it was time for the alcohol industry to get back in the dock.
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NewsDepartment of Health hybrid labelling scares off shoppers
The Department of Health’s new hybrid front-of-pack labelling system is causing huge confusion among consumers…
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NewsBRC and government link to boost jobs for young people in retail
The government and the BRC this week promised to work more closely to try to get young people into careers in retail…
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NewsSatfat report risks undermining reformulation work
Industry leaders have warned over a shock new report about the removal of satfat from food…
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News'Defining moment' for clampdowns on high-strength alcohol
Police chiefs claim they are on the verge of winning major supermarket backing for a national clampdown on super-strength …
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NewsWHO fuels sugar confusion with call for 50% daily cut in intake
This week’s controversial WHO report calling for a 50% reduction in sugar intake is likely to add to consumer confusion…
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NewsMPs bemused at lack of cash trail for Portas Pilots
The government was this week accused of losing track of £2.3m of taxpapers’ cash earmarked to save the high street…
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Analysis & FeaturesBusiness rates: will the door really open for a shake-up?
The BRC may say the BIS inquiry is a “nail in the coffin” but diverse solutions present no quick fix for high streets…
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NewsSugar tax could tackle soaring obesity, says chief medical officer
A sugar tax may be needed to tackle the obesity crisis, the chief medical officer for England said yesterday.