Latest Asda News and Analysis
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Relations with suppliers at ‘all-time high’ says Asda owner Mohsin Issa
Issa said the support of suppliers was vital for the next phase of investment in prices and loyalty
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City snapshot: ‘Supermarket powerhouse’ Asda boosts annual sales and profits
Asda has generated underlying profits of more than £1bn as sales increased for four consecutive quarters in 2023. Plus, vape supplier Chill Brands suspends CEO amid regulatory concerns; and a full-year trading update from PayPoint.
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Asda cheapest on shelf but Tesco’s Clubcard Prices undercuts it
Clubcard Prices meant Tesco shoppers received a £6.25 discount
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Campaign group lodges CMA complaint over ‘false’ salmon farming claims
Scamon Scotland claimed Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco had displayed false claims over fish farming
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Analysis and Features
How pay and benefits stack up at the supermarkets
We look at how wage levels at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, M&S and Iceland compare
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Revealed: supermarket progress on gender pay equality – and who’s gone backwards
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Co-op, John Lewis, Iceland and Ocado all reduced the mean hourly pay gap in 2023/24
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Simon Howie announces raft of product developments
The Scottish butcher announced the launch of its gluten-free, reduced fat black pudding
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Waitrose surprise runner-up after Asda in April price comparison
Official figures out this week from the British Retail Consortium/NIQ showed food price inflation almost halved in March
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Mowi extends ready-to-cook Bistro salmon range
Mowi has developed a new SKU, salmon fillets with a lemon & herb butter, which has joined the range
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Bags of potatoes hit by shrinkflation as bad weather impacts supply
Potatoes have been hit by shrinkflation following a weather-driven tightening of supply
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Asda joins Morrisons in taleggio recall over listeria fears
The supermarket recalled its Asda Extra Special Taleggio following the detection of listeria in some of the product
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Surya Foods launches Greek-style mezze brand Trophi into Asda
The frozen range spans pastry snacks, gyros meal kits and kebabs
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This launches plant-based chicken shawarma
The new product is primarily made of soya and fava bean protein, with a blend of spices
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City snapshot: Supermarket basket size grows as inflation slows
Shoppers have been encouraged to put more in their baskets as inflation eased back to more manageable levels, according to the latest market data released this morning. Plus, full-year results from Hilton Food Group with a turnaround in seafood helping boost profits
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Flora launches Plant Cream to retailers for first time
The previously professional product is now available in Asda in a double cream format
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Asda agrees to avoid making ‘ambiguous’ green claims in new deal with CMA
The CMA signed an unprecedented deal with Asda, Asos and Boohoo following greenwashing concerns in the fashion sector
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Analysis and Features
Easter and mums dominate new displays in stores for March 2024
Mother’s Day and Easter proved the highlights for retailers this month, with colourful displays taking centre stage
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Range Preview
Showstopper eggs and bunny bakery: Asda Easter range 2024
Easter at Asda is set to be a feast for the senses as the retailer rolls out a range of NPD
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Asda faces strike action at third store
Almost 200 GMB members are set to down tools in Lowestoft after 87% voted for industrial action on an 80% turnout
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Free-from brand Crave launches peanut-free take on peanut butter
The spread is made from roasted sunflower seeds