All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 233
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NewsScottish government plans junk food store makeovers
A radical re-design of supermarkets to give less prominence to food and drink high in sugar, salt and fat is being considered…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the coalition the greenest government ever?
The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats made big promises about the environment prior to the election…
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NewsTesco aims for service boost with 300,000 extra staff hours
Tesco CEO Philip Clarke this week declared that its stores across the UK were no longer “running hot”…
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco's exception, or the new rule?
If all Tesco’s supermarkets looked like the one in Bishop’s Stortford, boss Philip Clarke would surely be spared the nervous days running up to next week’s crucial set of trading results…
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NewsTesco relaunches frozen range as Clarke declares end to ‘running hot’
Tesco will launch a major revamp of its entire frozen food range tomorrow - the latest move in its £1bn turnaround plan.
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Comment & Opinion
It's Amanda's world
This week The Grocer welcomes its latest big-name guest editor. Amanda Sourry comes on board on Wednesday, taking a deserved breather from her job as UK & Ireland chairman of Unilever, one of the world’s true FMCG giants…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan retailers ride out the high street storm?
A survey has revealed the biggest dangers to the high street, but the problems are myriad… and a wide range…
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NewsInvisible tag tech for Tesco store security
Tesco is rolling out an advanced electronic tagging system in a move to boost on shelf availability and security…
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NewsCalorie labels on alcoholic drinks deemed 'a step too far'
Drinks industry leaders are urging the government not to “move the goalposts” after the Department of Health…
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NewsTesco stresses service by ‘Making Moments Matter’
Tesco has launched a new plan - dubbed ‘Making Moments Matter’ - to emphasise the radical improvements it hopes to make to customer service.
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NewsNo 10 promises 'limited funding' for food industry growth
The government this week promised to ramp up its growth agenda for the industry but warned its new approach…
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NewsLED lighting slashes energy at eco Tesco Express
Tesco has unveiled its latest eco weapon – its first all-LED store (almost).
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NewsFormer FSA boss Tim Smith is new Tesco technical director
Tesco has unveiled the former boss of the Food Standards Agency, Tim Smith, as its new group technical director.
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NewsAxe falls on 500 as Unilever details massive UK shake-up
Unilever is pushing ahead with a major shake-up of its UK operations, with 500 jobs facing the axe as a result.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's the deal now as the Responsibility man goes?
Does the departure of Andrew Lansley as secretary of state for health herald a return to zealous regulation by the government?
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NewsHunt urged to take the lead on salt reduction
Battle lines were drawn between food companies and the health lobby this week, as new health secretary Jeremy Hunt…
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News
Cinema advertising boosts Tesco clothing
Tesco has claimed cinema advertising is more effective than TV at making its brands look fashionable.
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Category ReportDuracell extends storage life while GP plans rechargeable relaunch
The market leader is looking to make a major dent in its rivals’ sales with a new line of batteries…
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NewsAldi set to follow Tesco in move to traffic-light labels
A week after Tesco’s traffic light labelling climbdown, Aldi is set to follow in adopting a hybrid food labelling system…
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NewsBRC boss Dickinson: 'retailers will need to adjust mindsets'
The incoming boss of the British Retail Consortium has warned retail leaders they must adjust to a “new norm”…