All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 236
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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 to extend click & collect trial to 50 non-store sites
Tesco is to roll out dozens of collection points at business parks outside London…
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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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NewsHigh strength booze sales remain strong despite local bans
Sales of many high-strength beers and ciders are booming, according to new figures compiled for The Grocer…
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NewsSugar targets 'could damage pledges on calorie reduction'
Food and drink industry leaders have appealed to the government to reject the clamour for new sugar reduction targets…
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NewsHarmful drinking agreement watered down following backlash
This week’s deal on measures to tackle harmful drinking was watered down after a backlash by smaller retailers…
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NewsCASH to 'name and shame' over salt reduction pledges
Consensus Action on Salt and Health has threatened to “name and shame” companies who refuse to sign up to new targets…
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NewsVoucher fraud down after eBay rule change
A crackdown on the sale of fraudulent vouchers on online marketplace eBay has resulted in a large fall in coupon fraud…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco goes mid-tier for Christmas: Pictures
Last Christmas it gave you Tesco Finest’s relaunch but this year Tesco is putting the emphasis on its mid-tier Tesco range, with a ‘style for less’ theme across food and non-food.