All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 248
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Portas pilot descends into farce as Margate bosses quit en masse
Mary Portas’ efforts to save the British high street descended into seaside farce this week as the leadership of one of her first ‘town teams’ quit en masse.