All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 158
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Comment & OpinionTaking Tacon down the farm was never going to wash
It’s easy to see why the likes of the NFU and a variety of other farm campaign groups were attracted to the idea of the Adjudicator’s role being expanded. Sadly, they have been strung along by successive governments
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NewsGCA role will not be extended to cover primary producers
More retailers with sales of more than £1bn could be added to the code remit, but announcement will be a huge blow for campaigners who have long called for an extension of the powers
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco-Booker beat the discounters at their own game?
The Sunday Times has claimed Tesco is planning its own limited range discount operation, carrying about 3,000 products
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NewsAsda in talks over pension cuts protest by 2,000 NI workers
Shopworkers union Usdaw is to urge Asda to think again after staff signed a petition against proposed pension cuts….
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NewsTesco apologises for three-month delay in taking payments
Tesco said the payment systems glitch hit around a fifth of its 1,700 Tesco Express convenience stores
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NewsCo-op to spend over £28m on store investment programme in London
The retailer said it would open a record number of new stores in the capital this year including 30 new food stores
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NewsAsda CEO promises more 'everyday low prices' in new strategy
Roger Burnley told suppliers the retailer was still “too expensive”, despite its recent Rollbacks
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Comment & OpinionCould a Tesco discounter offer really frighten Aldi and Lidl?
Tesco needs to tread very carefully if it goes down such a path, remember Sainsbury’s decision to pull the plug on its Netto venture at a cost of tens of millions?
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NewsTesco discount chain: analysts react to latest developments
How the City responded to news of Tesco’s discounter plans in an attempt to level the playing field with Aldi and Lidl
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NewsSandell threatens to derail Tesco-Booker at the 11th hour
Sandell Asset Management said it would vote against the proposed £3.7bn takeover because it was based on too low an offer
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Analysis & FeaturesAll talk? What can Gove's 'game-changing' council achieve?
The Sector Council is optimistic about Whitehall coughing up cash, but will the new body end up a toothless talking shop?
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Analysis & FeaturesPower list 2018: Who is pulling the property strings?
The rise of online, the discounters and multichannel have all rewritten the rules in supermarket property
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NewsAsda set to spend £20m on key food waste charities
Asda will pay for refrigeration equipment for the charities so they can ramp up their redistribution
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NewsTesco faces massive equal pay claim from store staff
If case against Tesco is successful the retailer’s final bill could be £4bn…
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NewsIGD guide seeks to end confusion over traffic light labels
The IGD will target consumers using social media, online and in-store channels
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NewsTesco fraud trial discontinued pending re-trial
The jury has been discharged following the heart attack of one of the former executives
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Comment & OpinionCharles Wilson has the calibre to give Tesco-Booker deal its crucial final momentum
Tesco is building a strong case that shareholders should have faith in its management to deliver the numbers
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NewsAsda to scrap all 5p single use carrier bags in plastic crackdown
The retailer has promised to cut 10% of plastic from its own-brand product packaging within the next 12 months…
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NewsAnalyst reaction to Tesco appointment of Charles Wilson
Booker boss Charles Wilson will be appointed CEO of its retail and wholesale operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland
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NewsCo-op's £50m price cuts close gap on convenience rivals
The Co-op’s £50m price investment has succeeded in making it much more competitive with its main convenience rivals