All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 236
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Unilever shares Cool Farm emissions tool
Online technology pioneered by fmcg giant Unilever to measure the greenhouse gas emissions of farmers in its supply chain is to be rolled out as an independently run global eco-initiative.
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Co-op Group gets on board with minimum alcohol pricing plans
A second major retailer has swung behind the Prime Minister’s plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol in England.
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NewsTesco defends pension scheme changes set to slash 20% off payouts
Tesco claims its pension scheme will still be more generous than many others under changes proposed this week - that experts predict will wipe up to 20% off payouts.
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NewsTesco revamps pension scheme
Tesco has announced plans for major changes to its pension scheme, including raising the age at which staff can retire on a full pension from 65 to 67.
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New Tesco.com to expand non-food offer and take on Amazon
Tesco has revealed plans to relaunch Tesco.com next week, with an overhaul aimed at competitors such as Amazon, Apple and eBay.
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NewsWhitehall waging war on wine abvs
A plan to target middle-class shoppers with a new generation of lower-alcohol wines is set to be launched by the industry and the government in a bid to combat binge drinking, The Grocer can reveal.
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Tesco rolls out green team to 'put the pride back in fresh produce'
Teams of green-fleeced Tesco fresh produce staff are to become a familiar site patrolling the aisles in more than 700 Tesco stores.
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Whitehall waging war on wine abvs
A plan to target middle-class shoppers with a new generation of lower-alcohol wines is set to be launched by the industry and the government in a bid to combat binge drinking, The Grocer can reveal.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere would a minimum price on booze hit hardest?
The PM’s plans for minimum pricing may breach EU trade law and do little to cut binge drinking - but they will hurt.
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NewsRed Bull’s tin man has the planet at heart
A tin man made of recycled cans may not do as much for PR as Sebastian Vettel standing on the Formula 1 podium but when it comes to helping the planet, this symbol of a Red Bull-backed eco programme is still proving a winner.
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NewsTesco: '20,000 new jobs will make customer king again'
Tesco has vowed to create 20,000 new jobs in the UK over the next two years in a bid to improve customer service.
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Unilever to scrutinise fmcg web marketing
Unilever is to ramp up its digital marketing strategy, in a move that could see the start of a further shift in fmcg activity to the web.
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NewsTesco calls back Wood to head up marketing
Tesco has turned to an fmcg marketing veteran amid accusations that it has been consistently outgunned by its rivals in recent months.
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NewsTesco asks Wood to spearhead UK marketing revamp
Tesco has launched a shake-up of its marketing team, turning to former Kraft and Unilever marketing supremo David Wood to spearhead a fresh assault on its rivals.
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NewsLansley reduces red tape for calorie cut scheme
Andrew Lansley has slashed the amount of reporting back that food companies have to do to take part in the government’s controversial scheme to cut five billion calories a day from the nation’s diet.
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Analysis & FeaturesA year on, is Clarke getting Tesco back on track?
He’s had a rough ride in his first 12 months, but the CEO could soon appease his critics with a raft of measures for the UK.
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NewsTesco blames ‘misunderstanding’ amid anger over workfare placement scheme
Tesco has urged the government to change its policy over unpaid workers, after finding itself at the centre of a row over complaints of low wages and allegations of “slave labour”.
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Co-op Group turns to chiller doors in pledge to cut greenhouse gas
Chiller doors are to be fitted in 2,000 of The Co-operative Group’s stores as the society stepped up its efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions this week.
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Tesco complains about 'avoidable damage' of late deliveries
Tesco has accused its suppliers of costing it millions in lost sales after imposing a new system of fines to tackle availability problems.
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Analysis & FeaturesMore pie in the sky than pie and mash for Portas pilots
The government is offering cash to help town centres get Portas pilots under way but criticism of its approach is growing.