All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 262
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Analysis & FeaturesWould it be Dotty to drop Every Little Helps?
With a hot new ad agency, what can Tesco do to turn its fortunes around? Could it drop its famous strapline?
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ProfilesCoca-Cola's Team GB unites for the big push
It’s taken years of planning and teamwork to match any Olympian feat to come. We talk to Coke’s Simon Baldry and Jon Woods.
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NewsSodaStream targets Olympians with can-bashing eco stunt
SodaStream is targeting athletes and visitors in Britain for the Olympics with a display claiming to show the environmental impact of the soft drinks industry.
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NewsProfit warning by bedraggled AG Barr
AG Barr has issued a profit warning after admitting the poor summer weather had significantly hit the soft drinks market – and warned that clouds remained on the horizon.
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NewsRound the clock food to go trialled by Tesco
Tesco is testing plans for sweeping changes to its food offer with a food to go area in which products are changed on shelf throughout the day in a bid to maximise sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesHitting the wall: what next in the race to reduce salt?
Food companies say they can’t cut salt levels any further. Health campaigners…
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NewsSainsbury's to present health label evidence
Sainsbury’s is to present evidence to the government that front-of-pack traffic light labelling leads to a dramatic consumer shift…
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NewsMPs call for French-style ban on alcohol advertising
MPs have called for the government to consider a French-style ban on alcohol marketing, including outlawing sports sponsorship and all advertising aimed at young people.
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NewsCounterfeit booze seizures rocket by 27%
The volume of fake booze on sale in stores in England and Wales has risen sharply despite a crackdown by customs.
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NewsFood companies 'hitting the wall' on salt
The government has been urged to scrap industry targets for salt reduction, after scientists warned they risked ruining the taste of products from bacon to Cheddar.
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NewsWhitehall stalls talks on alcohol minimum price
The Government has delayed its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol, after a consultation due for the summer was put back.
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NewsNo Deal: report predicts failures on salt reduction
The problems faced by companies trying to reduce levels of salt in food have been laid bare in a government report that reveals many are set to spectacularly miss their targets this year.
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NewsEx-Samworth CE0 to advise Branston
Brian Stein, the former CEO of Samworth Brothers, has joined the board of potato supplier Branston as a non-executive director.
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NewsNew Asda card ramps up the loyalty battle
Asda is to launch a new credit card next week offering spenders supermarket rewards - as Tesco kicks off its own major loyalty offensive.
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Analysis & FeaturesClarke urges patience in shareholder spring
Comedy and crossed words were the order of the day, but CEO’s honesty kept shareholders at bay - and has bought him more time.
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NewsWaitrose drops spirits to stop 'pre-loading'
Waitrose is to stop selling 35cl bottles of branded and own label vodka and gin in its c-stores in a bid to combat so-called ‘pre-loading’.
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NewsTesco training scheme seeks school leavers with 'passion for retail'
Tesco is throwing open the doors of its Cheshunt HQ in a new recruitment drive to encourage school leavers…
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NewsBrands set to act over 'free-riding' copycats
Some of the UK’s biggest branded suppliers plan to take legal action against “free-riding” supermarkets…
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NewsPlain packaging for alcoholic drinks ruled out by government
The Department of Health has ruled out pursuing plans for plain packaging for alcohol…
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NewsRigby and Lu maintain Tesco's Chinese focus
There are great opportunities at Bradburys, which has a clear vision to be the most inspirational cheese business in the UK.