All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 220
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NewsAdjudicator conference 2015: 10 key lessons we learned
With changes in retailer behaviour the challenges have evolved. Here’s our takeout from the annual conference
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NewsAbsence of promised GCA powers leaves dairy farmers in the cold
The cavernous Church House venue next to Westminster Abbey, home to this week’s GCA conference, is so imposing that it could have comfortably fitted in a few hundred more delegates on top of the 200 or so that did turn up. In fact, it’s a pity that ...
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NewsResponsibility Deal on way out as government readies new regulation
The Department of Health is believed to be planning a consultation on proposed measures in the first two weeks of July
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NewsExtension of GCA powers could take years
CMA reveals that any further powers would require fresh investigation or new legislation
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NewsNew GSCOP probe threatened after BBG survey reveals agreement breaches
Move from back margin to front margin is causing ructions in supplier-retailer relationships
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Comment & OpinionGCA conference - headline figures conceal lack of change
Tesco’s rise doesn’t reflect the problems still rife amongst suppliers, many of whom are still scared or remain amazingly unaware of GSCOP
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NewsGSCOP survey reveals Tesco improvement, Iceland troubles
Tacon said Lewis’ move to reset Tesco negotiations to focus on front rather than back margin had been a major contributor to a shift in perception
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NewsChristine Tacon warns suppliers over lack of training in GSCOP
Retailers are wiping the floor in negotiations with suppliers, Christine Tacon will warn suppliers at a GCA conference
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Comment & OpinionLet's not get carried away, but the Waitrose promotion could turn into something special
It’s worth remembering that when we broke the news of this a month ago, people were more interested in the free coffee
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NewsFood waste: 'number one issue' to face unprecedented investigation
Wrap is to probe practices at suppliers and retailers across the UK to try to pinpoint where better redistribution systems could be brought in
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NewsNew Waitrose 'Pick Your Own Offers' will be consumer-tailored discount scheme
MD Mark Price suggests the scheme will “revolutionise” promotions
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NewsTesco gets ready for Ramadan in London
Supermarket’s religious festival activities include food donations, event sponsorship and a redesigned van
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NewsHigh street 'turns a corner' in survival battle
Research suggests fall in number of administrations and rise in administration survival rates
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NewsFood waste figures could be forced upon supermarkets
Government debate reveals cross-party support for mandatory waste figures
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Comment & OpinionZac Goldsmith, favourite to be next Mayor of London, has a history with supermarkets
Goldsmith’s most notorious acts to date have been a series of controversial battles against the UK’s biggest grocers
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NewsTesco launches special Pride t-shirts
The clothing will be sold in 15 stores along the parade route in London and is also available online for £6
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Events & AwardsBritain's Favourite Supermarket: Tesco
Here is recognition, surely, of the value and the goodwill among British shoppers towards Britain’s biggest grocer…
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NewsBusiness rates warning for government
Official bodies suggest that unless radical changes are made to the business rates system, businesses could face a 60% rate of tax by 2022
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Comment & OpinionTesco's momentum needs staff to buy into restructuring
In a big week for the supermarket giant, Ian Quinn outlines the challenges they’re still facing
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NewsTesco sheds 1,000 in-store management jobs as staff shake-up is revealed
Team leaders that decided to stay will face pay reductions of around a fifth of their pay as they move to alternative roles