All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 164
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NewsAsda like-for-like sales fall 2.9% in the fourth quarter
Performance was an improvement on recent quarters, and shows signs of turnaround under new CEO Sean Clarke
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NewsConsumer spending stays high despite economy concern
The proportion of Britons positive about making purchases was 53% at the end of 2016, the highest ever recorded by Nielsen
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NewsLoyalty levels low as shoppers are 'spoilt for choice'
The top reasons for switching were low everyday prices and better value for money
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NewsExports of food and drink break through the £20bn barrier
The new figures from the FDF show China was the fastest growing market, with sales up more than 50% year on year
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NewsBusiness rate appeal change proposals slammed by retailers
13 different trade groups, including the BRC, the ACS and the BPF, have condemned the proposals
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NewsFood & drink bodies warn of Northern Ireland Brexit chaos
Food and drink companies have urged the government to tackle a looming crisis in Northern Ireland because of Brexit
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Analysis & FeaturesWill electronic displays halt debacles over shelf pricing?
Experts tell The Grocer the issue of promotional errors goes much further than just Tesco
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NewsTesco could be fined for promotions scandal, says IPM
The Institute of Promotional Marketing has called for Tesco to be fined for overcharging customers
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NewsThe Co-op to add local ranges to all c-stores in shake-up
The move is part of its Renewal strategy under new CEO Steve Murrells
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NewsNew Co-op ad champions Fairtrade and British sourcing
The society is targeting a million new members by the end of 2017 - a year ahead of its original plans
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NewsSimon Hay to step down as CEO of Tesco data arm Dunnhumby
Dunnhumby helped Tesco dominate the UK supermarket industry with the launch of Clubcard
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Analysis & Features‘Dodgy deals’ exposé raises awkward questions for Tesco
The BBC revelations of out-of-date multibuy promotional offers in stores is a failure at the most basic store management level
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NewsThe Co-op puts Bank up for sale
Flatlining interest rates and high transformation costs put a spoke in bank’s plans for organic growth
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NewsTesco orders promotion checks after damning BBC investigation
Undercover reporter found customers were being overcharged on multibuys at two thirds of stores visited
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NewsBudgens staff at 36 stores face redundancy as FRG collapses
The Food Retailer Group had already planned to close 12 stores as part of its rescue plans
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NewsTim Smith to retire from role as Tesco technical director
Smith will continue to be an adviser to the retailer
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NewsTesco-Booker deal scrutiny by CMA ranges from 246-400 stores
The successful completion of Tesco’s merger with wholesale giant Booker hinges on around 400 stores
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ProfilesSteve Murrells sets out his vision for Co-op renewal post-Pennycook
With Richard Pennycook departing, Steve Murrells sets out his vision for the renewal phase of a more aggressive society
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Comment & OpinionFood hygiene ‘self-regulation’ shows progress… and desperation
If any organisation likes to be seen to be tough, it is the Scottish version of the FSA
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NewsFSS begins consultation into 'light touch' safety regulation
Industry sources are angry at suggestions from the FSS that companies should finance the new system