All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 243
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Comment & Opinion
It's Amanda's world
This week The Grocer welcomes its latest big-name guest editor. Amanda Sourry comes on board on Wednesday, taking a deserved breather from her job as UK & Ireland chairman of Unilever, one of the world’s true FMCG giants…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan retailers ride out the high street storm?
A survey has revealed the biggest dangers to the high street, but the problems are myriad… and a wide range…
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NewsInvisible tag tech for Tesco store security
Tesco is rolling out an advanced electronic tagging system in a move to boost on shelf availability and security…
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NewsCalorie labels on alcoholic drinks deemed 'a step too far'
Drinks industry leaders are urging the government not to “move the goalposts” after the Department of Health…
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NewsTesco stresses service by ‘Making Moments Matter’
Tesco has launched a new plan - dubbed ‘Making Moments Matter’ - to emphasise the radical improvements it hopes to make to customer service.
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NewsNo 10 promises 'limited funding' for food industry growth
The government this week promised to ramp up its growth agenda for the industry but warned its new approach…
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NewsLED lighting slashes energy at eco Tesco Express
Tesco has unveiled its latest eco weapon – its first all-LED store (almost).
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NewsFormer FSA boss Tim Smith is new Tesco technical director
Tesco has unveiled the former boss of the Food Standards Agency, Tim Smith, as its new group technical director.
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NewsAxe falls on 500 as Unilever details massive UK shake-up
Unilever is pushing ahead with a major shake-up of its UK operations, with 500 jobs facing the axe as a result.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's the deal now as the Responsibility man goes?
Does the departure of Andrew Lansley as secretary of state for health herald a return to zealous regulation by the government?
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NewsHunt urged to take the lead on salt reduction
Battle lines were drawn between food companies and the health lobby this week, as new health secretary Jeremy Hunt…
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News
Cinema advertising boosts Tesco clothing
Tesco has claimed cinema advertising is more effective than TV at making its brands look fashionable.
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Category ReportDuracell extends storage life while GP plans rechargeable relaunch
The market leader is looking to make a major dent in its rivals’ sales with a new line of batteries…
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NewsAldi set to follow Tesco in move to traffic-light labels
A week after Tesco’s traffic light labelling climbdown, Aldi is set to follow in adopting a hybrid food labelling system…
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NewsBRC boss Dickinson: 'retailers will need to adjust mindsets'
The incoming boss of the British Retail Consortium has warned retail leaders they must adjust to a “new norm”…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs opposition to traffic lights coming to an abrupt halt?
With Tesco and now Aldi doing a u-turn at the traffic lights, has the time come for suppliers to abandon their opposition?
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NewsPortas losers offered £10k as her Margate pilot hits the rocks
The government has offered to give £10,000 to towns rejected for regeneration under Mary Portas’…
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NewsWarburtons gears up to tackle bread nutrition 'myths'
Warburtons is planning to launch a major new marketing drive based around the nutritional benefits of bread…
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NewsAlcohol restrictions in Northern Ireland a 'vendetta'
Retail leaders have accused politicians in Northern Ireland of pursuing a vendetta against supermarkets and convenience…
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NewsE-crime wave 'not taken seriously'
Retailers have accused police of failing to take a huge surge in e-crime seriously, after a report showed online…