All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 228
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NewsNew alcohol policy model slammed as ‘unworkable’
Local authorities and NHS bodies have been accused of trying to bring in minimum unit pricing by stealth.
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NewsPickles promises action on high-street planning and parking
The Government today launched a new package of support for the UK’s high streets, claiming it would help “secure their future for years to come”.
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Comment & OpinionTesco in the slow lane
Time is not something many CEOs can take for granted, especially not in the age of 24-hour news, Twitter feeds and next-generation Hudl tablets…
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NewsTesco preps Hudl 2 in next wave of digital services
Tesco revealed today it is to launch an updated version of its Hudl tablet in 2014 after revealing it expected sales of the original device to break the 600,000 figure by the end of the Christmas period.
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NewsTesco’s Clarke warns there are ‘no quick fixes’ as sales fall
Tesco boss Philip Clarke today described some of the activities of the discounters as “uneconomic” and said the UK’s biggest retailer would not resort to short term fixes on price, despite falling sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesAre dark stores the future for Tesco? Not necessarily
No Amazon-style blisters but don’t write off traditional stores yet…
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NewsFood companies queuing up to show revived GI logo
Low glycaemic index labels are set to make a comeback in the UK after scientists found a way round a European ban…
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NewsBranston back on TV after five-year hiatus
Branston pickle is to be advertised on TV for the first time in five years…
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NewsSuppliers smash waste targets in Courtauld 2 – but households lag
Retailers and suppliers have smashed targets for reducing supply chain and packaging waste but household waste targets have been missed, a report reveals today.
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Analysis & FeaturesAspartame sours as shoppers go sweet on stevia
A consumer trend towards natural sugars and sweeteners will see demand for the likes of stevia soar…
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NewsTesco boosts online marketplace with new third-party sellers
Tesco has stepped up its bid to rival online giant Amazon – by ramping up the number of third party sellers on its Tesco.c…
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NewsDH scraps plans for tougher salt reduction targets
The government has scrapped plans for tougher salt reduction targets for many products.
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NewsTesco helps finance huge regeneration project in Streatham
Tesco has opened a new 63,000 sq ft store in Streatham as part of a major £27m regeneration scheme…
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NewsWrap: Food service sector wastes 1.3 billion meals a year
The UK’s hospitality and food service sector has run up an annual waste bill of £2.5bn, according to a new report by Wrap.
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NewsUnilever aims to inspire green lifestyles with Project Sunlight
Unilever says it plans to forge renewed public enthusiasm for a green lifestyle agenda, after launching a new strategy called Project Sunlight.
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Comment & OpinionChristmas cheer sought
Economic indicators being reeled out this week don’t make for pleasant reading. Will the festive season bring retailers hope?
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NewsSupermarkets lambasted for ‘dodgy discounts’ in Which? report
Which? has accused supermarkets of ignoring an OFT set of principles on special offers and promotions by continuing to bombard consumers with “dodgy discounts” and “misleading multibuys”.
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NewsMatt Shepherd-Smith to run Blinkbox brand strategy
Tesco has turned to a leading advertising veteran to take charge of the brand strategy behind its rapidly expanding digital entertainment service Blinkbox.
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NewsMorrisons in talks to roll out email receipts
Morrisons is set to become the first of the big four to launch paperless receipts…
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NewsDefra slashes food waste budget to 'focus on essentials'
The government has taken the axe to millions of pounds worth of projects aimed at cutting food waste…