Tesco to no longer stock sweets at checkouts – Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times – Wed, May 21, 2014.

Tesco stores around the country will no longer stock sweets and chocolates at checkouts from tomorrow.

The change will be fully implemented by the end of the year across all 146 stores.

Tesco Ireland chief executive Phil J Clarke said customers had “made it clear to us that removing sweets and chocolates from checkouts will help them to make healthier choices”.

Obesity expert Dr Eva Orsmond said: “Irish supermarkets have a clear role to play in helping parents and shoppers to make healthier choices for their families”…