All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 190
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NewsSean Clarke puts Asda in back-to-basics lockdown
Asda boss Sean Clarke has retired the flagship strategy of his namesake predecessor six months early
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News'Products must shrink to hit targets' says PHE's Tedstone
Public Health England has vowed to defend the industry amid criticism of shrinkage
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NewsWaitrose trials video shelf-edge ticketing
The supermarket has started a 12-week trial at its store in Trumpington, Cambridge
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NewsBibby changes tanker units to slash juice transport CO2
Bibby Distribution has slashed the carbon emissions involved in transporting fruit juice by using lighter tanker units
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NewsChancellor under pressure over business rates reform
Communities secretary Sajid Javid told the Commons that more needs to be done on rates
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NewsCoca-Cola in shock move to back bottle DRS schemes
Coca-Cola is to swing its weight behind controversial plans for a bottle deposit return scheme (DRS) in the UK having been the focus of attacks by campaign groups and the media for spearheading opposition to the idea
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s quiet man Sean Clarke is right to focus on more than price
Today’s results provide some encouragement that Asda is at least heading in the right direction, but there’s still a long way to go …
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NewsAsda's Project Renewal quietly wound up by Sean Clarke
Chain reports 10th consecutive period of like-for-like sales decline but rules out ’nuclear’ price option
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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