All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 218
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NewsTesco launches first tailored 'ultra' c-store in Hammersmith
Tesco has launched what it is billing as a new “ultra convenient” format in London…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs protestors descend on stores what should supermarkets do?
Sainsbury’s forced to apologise as store manager pulls kosher lines during pro-Palestinian protest…
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NewsTesco-backed Harris + Hoole to close six branches
Tesco-backed coffee chain Harris + Hoole has confirmed it is closing six of its outlets in London and the South East.
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Comment & OpinionSugar tax supporters must heed Europe’s lessons
Doubtless calls for a sugar tax will soon be back. But there are clear signs that they are a political minefield for any government foolish enough to bring them in.
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NewsCoca-Cola Enterprises creates Share a Coke digital assistant
Retailers visiting cash & carry operator Dhamecha Foods will be encouraged to share more Cokes with their customers…
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NewsSugar tax used by EU soft drinks firms to boost margins
So-called “sugar taxes” lead to retailers and suppliers boosting profit margins on full-sugar and diet drinks…
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NewsTesco claims lead on super-strength beer and cider curbs
Tesco said this week it was years ahead of its rivals in removing super-strength beer and cider…
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NewsHigh streets enjoying convenience retail resurgence, report claims
High streets are experiencing a “retail resurgence” due to the convenience culture sparked by austerity Britain, a government report claimed today.
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Comment & OpinionA new front in the war on obesity
Could local authorities pick up the baton from central government in the battle to get consumers eating healthier food?
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NewsSugar campaign 'has hampered Responsibility Deal salt cuts'
The campaign against sugar has diverted resources from efforts to reduce salt in food, ministers have been told…
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NewsLondon supermarkets sign up to anti-obesity push
Supermarkets in London have agreed to take part in a clampdown on obesity, which could include layouts being changed…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco: did slow progress on store refresh plan cost Clarke his job?
As a report claims Tesco CEO “had to go” because his store turnaround under-delivered, The Grocer looks at how the wheels came off.
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Analysis & FeaturesDave Lewis at Tesco: how experts see the challenges ahead
The Grocer dubbed him ‘Drastic Dave’ when he axed 300 jobs in 2007 as UK & Ireland chair, and halved the number of SKUs…
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NewsReckitt Benckiser to pour £100m into healthcare R&D centre in Hull
RB – formerly Reckitt Benckiser – today revealed it will plough £100m into a new consumer health R&D centre in Hull
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Comment & OpinionClarke bows out
There could be no doubt about Philip Clarke’s passion for Tesco and his commitment to turning its fortunes around.
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NewsPhilip Clarke's highs and lows at Tesco: in pictures
It’s been stormy weather pretty much all the way for Tesco CEO Philip Clarke since taking over in 2011. The Grocer looks back.
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NewsPhilip Clarke to depart Tesco: reaction
The industry has reacted to the news that Tesco CEO Philip Clarke is to stand down at the end of September.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke steps down
Tesco CEO Philip Clarke announced this morning he is to step down after three years leading the retailer, to be replaced by Unilever’s Dave Lewis.
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NewsTesco trebles number of stores with Brand Outlet
Tesco has trebled the number of stores with dedicated discount aisle Brand Outlet in the past eight weeks…
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NewsTesco to extend click & collect trial to 50 non-store sites
Tesco is to roll out dozens of collection points at business parks outside London…