Ian Quinn
Ian covers Tesco and Asda among the major retailers, as well as suppliers including Unilever, P&G and Coca Cola. He's also our go-to guy for all issues related to health.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610265
- Email:
- ian.quinn@thegrocer.co.uk
NewsPost-Brexit export plan targets growth in the US and China
The Department for International Trade has also identified India and the UAE as key territories to ramp up exports
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City snapshot: UK readies US and China food export push
The US and China are being targeted in a major new government strategy to boost food and drink exports post-Brexit. Morrisons gains closer customer relationships through Amazon deal expansion, Charlie Bigham’s sees 19% growth but falls to a loss and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
- Comment & Opinion
Halloween Brexit tough talk is terrifying for retailers and suppliers
While the British weather looks like it could wreck the summer, politicians are threatening Christmas and new year
- Grocer 33
Asda Forfar: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We’ve consistently been getting 100% scores in Asda’s internal service scores’
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Dave Lewis warns of shortages in event of October no-deal Brexit
Tesco boss argued retailers will not have spare capacity due to Christmas planning
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Food businesses warn MPs of Halloween no deal Brexit nightmare
Fruit & veg, chicken products and confectionery could be hardest hit by shortages
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Tesco to raise pay for store and warehouse staff to exceed Living Wage
The new deal will put Tesco staff on £9.30 an hour by October 2020
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Starbucks launches first UK airport trial of reusable cups at Gatwick
The coffee giant has joined forces with sustainability experts Hubbub for the scheme
- Analysis & Features
Amazon Clicks and Mortar: high street saviour or PR exercise?
Amazon’s new UK pop-up stores will give third-party sellers the chance to sell on high streets
- News
Asda, Lidl and M&S among brands caught breaking 'junk' food ad rules
The ASA said in general, brands had been sticking to the advertising rules
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Half of children's food products featuring cartoons 'unhealthy' finds study
Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig were named as the worst offenders
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Derek Lawlor unveils 'simplified' Asda sales team structure
The change sees Tracy Ford become head of edible grocery at Asda
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Amazon opens pop-up stores in high streets across UK
The stores will sell products from 100 of its third-party online sellers
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Department of Health downplays chief medical officer's food tax talk
Comments from Sally Davies “came when she was pressed by an interviewer and pushed into a corner about taxes”
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Retailers agree to government ban on 'junk food' multibuys
The Grocer has learnt retail leaders described the idea as a “sensible proposal”
- Comment & Opinion
PHE is floundering on OOH sugar reduction. Can it be rescued?
OOH operators will now be judged on less stringent measures than retailers
- News
CMA proposes 10-year block on further Sainsbury’s-Asda merger action
Earlier this month, Asda owner Walmart announced it was exploring plans to float the retailer
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Retail industry warns Gove of £3bn cost from anti-plastic plan
Talks in Westminster raised concerns over the huge financial impact of producer responsibilities for recycling and the DRS
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PHE forced to move the goalposts for OOH sugar reduction
The Grocer has learnt PHE has ditched the use of a “sales weighted average”
- Analysis & Features
Wrap's Plastics Pact: is it making enough progress?
It’s been a year since 42 food and drink companies agreed a series of targets to purge plastic from supermarket shelves
