All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 102
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NewsPromotions of HFSS food to be slashed under government’s new obesity strategy
The government said the move would also see a ban on volume promotions for HFSS products such as ‘buy one get one free’
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NewsAldi and Tesco set for another scrap over Price Match campaign
The Grocer understands tensions are running high between the retailers after Tesco launched a heavyweight marketing campaign in support of its Aldi Price Match strategy
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NewsMost supermarkets will encourage staff to wear masks from Friday
While current government guidance does not make it mandatory for shopworkers to wear coverings, many retailers are actively encouraging their use
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NewsTesco shelves peak online delivery charges in favour of flat fees
The supermarket said it was moving to a ‘simpler’ and ‘fairer’ pricing structure
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NewsTesco staff to take on additional cleaning duties as supermarket cuts contract budget
From 24 August staff working in 1,920 smaller Tesco stores will become responsible for cleaning work
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Comment & OpinionWhy the new Groceries Code Adjudicator might be just what the industry needs
Mr White will need to be sensitive to grocery’s grey areas, but an experienced arbitrator could be just what is needed
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NewsMark White to replace Christine Tacon as Groceries Code Adjudicator
White will serve initially as Tacon’s deputy until her extended time at the helm runs out in December
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NewsCompass and Elior sign up to food waste app Olio
Olio said more than 70 tonnes of unused food from thousands of sites had been saved since March
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NewsRetailers call for better data from suppliers to help online boom
Both Sainsbury’s and Tesco have called for a step change in the information provided for their websites
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Analysis & FeaturesWill coronavirus safety concerns kill off the DRS?
A UK deposit return scheme has long been a sticking point in the industry. But as Covid potentially forces a total redesign, where will the plans go from here?
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NewsSainsbury’s scraps immediate payments for small suppliers
The supermarket, like several other retailers, improved its terms in the wake of the virus
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NewsTesco pressures suppliers to drop prices in Aldi price war
The Grocer understands suppliers have been given a cut-off of 10 July to respond to its call for a switch to everyday low pricing (EDLP), which will also see promotions canned unless they come under its Clubcard loyalty scheme
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NewsDRS in doubt as supermarket bosses call for rethink
The Grocer has learnt supermarket bosses have told ministers a network of reverse vending machines in tens of thousands of UK stores could become a breeding ground for the virus
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NewsFace masks to be mandatory in shops in Scotland from next week
Retail staff will not be expected to enforce the rules
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NewsMorrisons to reopen over 300 cafés from 4 July
The retailer closed all its 402 cafés in March when the UK went into lockdown, although they have since reopened for takeaways only
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NewsMorrisons to install closed-lid flush toilets to reduce spread of coronavirus
The toilets are said to reduce aerosolised germs on flushing
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News20 retailers including major supermarkets sign climate declaration
Signatories include Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, M&S, the Co-op, Ocado, Amazon and Boots
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Comment & OpinionBoris Johnson should use brains, not brawn, in his obesity battle
The results of a ’nudge’ trial should provide useful data for the battle against obesity
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NewsBanishing sugary cereals to top shelf shown to have little impact on consumer behaviour
The move led to a switch to healthier, higher-fibre cereals put in their place of less than 1%
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NewsFareShare signs up 150 new food businesses
Fareshare said the influx of new partners had enabled it to triple the amount of food it distributes each week