All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 135
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NewsBlow for Sainsbury’s-Asda merger plans as CMA flags up extensive concerns
The CMA said the deal would lead to a “worse experience” for both in-store and online shoppers nationally
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NewsAsda rues 'uncertainties' as results show slower growth
Growth was slower than in the previous quarter, with CEO Roger Burnley admitting Asda had been hit by “uncertainties”
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NewsB&M Stores to contest Adjudicator governance in court
The discount chain was added to the list of ‘designated’ retailers to be policed by the GCA, along with Ocado, in November
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NewsDefra to pause food and drink consultations as Brexit looms
Environment secretary Michael Gove explained the changes in a letter to food and drink bodies
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NewsTesco's F&F clothing range to be sold online through Next
The new tie-up would begin with a selection of womenswear products for UK and international shoppers
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NewsTesco plans major expansion of solar panels on its roofs
The retailer has already put in a series of planning applications for sites
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NewsBusinesses 'may go bust' in no-deal Brexit, says survey
Nearly 12% agreed with the statement that no-deal would be a “calamity” for their business
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NewsRestaurant food waste improvements shown to hike profits
Champions 12.3 study reveals a ‘compelling business case’ for restaurants to reduce food waste
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NewsHealth campaigners accuse food industry of Brexit blackmail
Industry leaders signalled that they would suspend co-operation with the government unless the threat of a no-deal was lifted
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Comment & OpinionBrexit tensions are driving a wedge between government and industry
As the UK teeters closer to the brink of a no deal, it’s becoming impossible for the industry to keep a lid on concerns
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NewsMPs urge end to plastic waste exports to developing nations
The call was welcomed by campaign group A Plastic Planet
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NewsCMA extends Sainsbury's-Asda merger probe deadline
The Competition & Markets Authority said today it would not publish its final report, previously due by 5 March, until 30 April
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NewsFood trade bodies threaten to rebel in case of no-deal Brexit
The heads of more than 30 trade associations made the extraordinary move in a letter to environment secretary Michael Gove
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NewsSuppliers respond to good treatment from buyers, finds study
The study found suppliers who believe they are fairly treated by retailers put more resources into their relationships
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NewsDRS Leeds trial: public 'not motivated by financial rewards'
Ministers should think again about retailers being the main centres for use of DRS machines, organisers suggested
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Grocer 33Tesco The Meadows, Sandhurst: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘It’s one of the top three in the country and it’s the flagship site, takings-wise’
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NewsChristine Heffernan to take over as Tesco comms director
Heffernan replaces Jane Lawrie who has spent two-and-a-half years in the role
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NewsRetailers sound warning over plans for DRS to include glass
Ministers north of the border are well ahead of the UK government’s plans for a DRS
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Comment & OpinionHMRC’s Brexit plans aren’t enough. Business needs long-term details
Food and drink leaders were soon to point out the latest emergency proposals were full of holes
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NewsFood industry leaders slam HMRC's no-deal Brexit border plans
“This announcement doesn’t deal with the bottlenecks and delays that could occur”, said BRC