Latest Asda News and Analysis
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NewsAsda sells more than 120,000 £1 meals to elderly in three weeks
The scheme will run until February alongside Asda’s ‘Kids Eat for £1’ offer, which it said continued to be “hugely popular”
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NewsHealth and environment action from food companies has slowed
The body’s State of the Nation’s Food Industry 2023 document shows there have been fewer commitments on tackling HFSS
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest but Sainsbury’s Nectar Prices swings it in price comparison
At £62.10, Asda was £5.17 cheaper than Morrisons
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Analysis and FeaturesFood retailers’ 12 trends of Christmas
The cost of living crisis may be ongoing, but retailers are tempting shoppers with high-end fare – from savoury profiteroles to posh brunches
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Analysis and FeaturesHow small brands can navigate supermarket trade investment ‘asks’
Startups and challenger brands facing ‘exorbitant’ media and promotions charges from supermarket buyers
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Analysis and FeaturesWill daring to be different pay off for advertisers this Christmas?
As the Christmas ad tradition took off, supermarkets’ efforts became homogenised. This year, they’re taking risks on quirky creatives
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NewsBabybel launches limited edition Maxi Babybel for Christmas
The snacking cheese brand has unveiled its Maxi Babybel, which comes in at 200g and is expected to hit shelves this month
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NewsAsda launches 100th Asda Express store
The store launched in Hexham last week, stocking up to 3,000 branded and own-label products across top-up essentials, food to go, and cooking ingredients
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Analysis and FeaturesIs childhood obesity at a tipping point?
Recent figures show a drop in child obesity rates, but strong policymaking will likely be required to ensure there is longevity behind the trend
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Analysis and FeaturesWho won the Christmas ads in 2023? Our judges give their verdict on all the ads that matter
This year’s batch of festive ads has been rolling out the celebs aplenty. But which is the best?
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NewsAsda sales growth shrinks but so does its debt leverage
It represents a slowing of growth compared with its second quarter – when it saw like-for-like sales rise 9.6% – despite continued investment in lowering prices
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NewsThis cuts number of chicken alternative ingredients by 50%
This Isn’t Chicken Pieces (rsp: £3.30) have been revamped over the past 18 months
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Grocer 33Asda comes in comfortably cheaper than loyalty schemes
At £76.67, Asda came in £1.36 than nearest rival Morrisons
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NewsSupermarket fuel profit margins down despite soaring pump prices, finds watchdog
Supermarket margins were found to have fallen over the summer
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy expands availability of protein yoghurt range
The Lemon Cheesecake, Chocolate Caramel and Stracciatella flavours of its Protein 22 pots were initially launched in Asda and are now stocked in select Tesco stores
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NewsAsda to convert acquired EG Group forecourts to Asda Express by next summer
As part of the conversion programme, Asda will also be converting 177 Spar stores that were sitting on EG Group forecourts
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NewsJust Eat launches rapid Lego toy delivery with Asda
The trial “means parents will now be able to order toys via rapid delivery straight to their doorstep
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NewsThe Laughing Cow launches into plant-based
The Bel-owned brand said it was the first in the UK to offer a plant-based alternative to cheese in portions
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest on shelf but Clubcard Prices edges it
Asda was exclusively cheapest for 10 items, including the Anchor butter
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KVI TrackerButter prices start to fall after wholesale milk prices ease
The price of butter, based on 34 lines available in the mults, saw an average price hike of 10.9% year on year, according to analysis of Assosia data