All articles by Fiona McLelland – Page 3

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    Ofcom delays ad ban to review objections

    2007-01-06T00:00:00Z

    Ofcom has delayed the implementation of its ban on advertising high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods to children, while big manufacturers have lodged objections to proposals to extend its reach. The new rules that prevent advertising of...

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    Botterill sounds alert over underage sales

    2006-12-16T00:00:00Z

    C-stores are failing to tackle sales of alcohol to the under-18s - and the numbers of retailers at risk of losing their licences to sell alcohol are worrying, a leading independent retailer has claimed. The comments were made by Jim...

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    Tesco reveals scale of its international goals

    2006-12-09T00:00:00Z

    In the week it reported international sales of 17.9% in its third quarter, Tesco announced its biggest store opening programme overseas, with plans for a possible 600 new stores. Tim Mason, Tesco US chief exec, presided over the opening...

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    Barker: charge for landbanking

    2006-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Supermarkets could be far less inclined to build up so-called landbanks if proposed radical changes to England's planning regime go ahead. Charges will be heaped upon any empty site or undeveloped brownfield land if the government follows...

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    Tesco planning biggest supermarket yet in UK

    2006-11-25T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is seeking planning permission for the UK's biggest supermarket yet. It is set to apply to Croydon Council in south London for permission to increase its Purley Extra from 82,000 sq ft to 139,000 sq ft. Tesco's largest supermarket...

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    Ads for kids are dead. Long live ads for kids

    2006-11-25T00:00:00Z

    Ofcom's verdict is in. And the race is now on for food and drink companies to find alternative ways to market their products to kids. The internet; non broadcast media such as direct mail, print and on-pack promotions; in-store marketing...

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    'We have best quality, best value of big four'

    2006-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's boss Justin King was in a bullish mood this week as he boasted that the supermarket was strongest placed of all the big four to capitalise on future growth. King also claimed the latest advertising campaigns from its rivals...