All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 138
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NewsRetailers to be given ‘self-policing’ GSCOP role as Adjudicator steps down
Christine Tacon confirmed she is to step down next year after seven years in the role
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Comment & OpinionChristine Tacon could face plenty of flak in the BEIS review of the GCA
The results of her annual suppliers’ survey next week carry added weight
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does a no-deal in October mean for food and drink?
And amid the Conservative leadership race, have government department preparations stalled?
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NewsGovernment appeals for views on GCA Christine Tacon’s effectiveness
Review was launched just days before Tacon is due to reveal the results of her latest supplier survey
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Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco won’t be left behind in the technology race
Dave Lewis has told analysts the retailer will be ramping up its technological offer
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NewsWaitrose and Ocado to sign up to supplier audit respite pledge
Of the original list of retailers overseen by GSCOP, only Sainsbury’s has yet to sign up to the agreement
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NewsTesco to repurpose excess store space to expand in-store picking
Lewis also confirmed Tesco was considering the idea of launching standalone Finest convenience stores
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Comment & OpinionSoft drinks makers need urgent action on plastic recycling to keep consumers on side
The Blue Planet effect means the momentum to ditch plastic could become overwhelming
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NewsCoca-Cola switches Glacéau Smartwater into 100% recycled PET bottles
The Glacéau Smartwater change will be introduced by the end of the year
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NewsBusiness rates reform bill ‘not drastic enough’ warn experts
A number of Conservative leadership hopefuls have pledged to scrap business rates for high street SMEs
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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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NewsCity 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.
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Comment & OpinionHalloween 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
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Grocer 33Asda Forfar: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We’ve consistently been getting 100% scores in Asda’s internal service scores’
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NewsDave 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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NewsFood 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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NewsTesco 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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NewsStarbucks launches first UK airport trial of reusable cups at Gatwick
The coffee giant has joined forces with sustainability experts Hubbub for the scheme
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Analysis & FeaturesAmazon 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
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NewsAsda, 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