Asda news and analysis – Page 108
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News
New broccoli 'slows down cancer growth'
A new type of broccoli that its growers claim could help slow the spread of cancer is being rolled out to the multiples…
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Analysis & FeaturesJubilee booze cuts result in first fall in index this year
Beverage prices across the big four supermarkets fell in June, marking the first month-on-month price drop this year.
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NewsAsda incentivises staff to get creative with its fresh produce displays
Asda is hoping to boost sales of fresh produce and create in-store theatre during the summer by offering hundreds…
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NewsWatch Dogs and big franchises steal the show in Los Angeles
The E3 video games show held in Los Angeles earlier this month brought together some of the industry’s biggest names.
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NewsAsda delists two thirds of Alex James's cheeses
Asda has delisted two thirds of the cheeses in Blur bassist Alex James’s range after some of his more experimental flavours failed to win over the public.
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NewsGreenBottle takes on Tetra Pak with recyclable juice carton
The company bringing the paper wine bottle to market is now taking on the likes of Tetra Pak with the launch of a paper juice carton.
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NewsTU clothing to be available online
Sainsbury’s is gearing up to launch its TU clothing range online.
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NewsAsda opens first George franchise in Jersey
Eager shoppers mobbed Asda’s first George clothes franchise when it opened this morning.
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NewsJubilee knees-up is worth £200m to grocery trade
Grocery retailers got a £200m boost from the Jubilee, the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel shows.
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Comment & Opinion
Problems with availability are getting worse
The annual Grocer 33 competition is best known as a price comparison tool. As we unveil this…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda price helps retailer win the nation's heart
After snaring the title of Britain’s favourite supermarket for six years on the trot, Tesco was usurped by Asda last year for the first time since 2004.
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Analysis & FeaturesOn price, it Asda be Asda for a 15th year
Every year the result is the same. And the winning retailer makes it look incredibly easy.
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NewsAsda widens gap over rivals in price wars
Asda is Britain’s cheapest supermarket - for the 15th year in a row - after winning an incredible 37 weeks out of 50 in the Grocer 33.
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NewsJubilee cheers retailers in rainy May
The Diamond Jubilee has given retailers a much-needed shot in the arm, with sales soaring by more than 12% compared to the equivalent period last year.
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NewsMorrisons hires Ali as head of ethnic buying
Morrisons has poached one of Asda’s rising stars to head up its ethnic buying team.
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NewsWyke Farms Farmhouse Butter in Asda
Wyke Farms has secured a listing for its Farmhouse Salted Butter in 250 Asdas.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose prices plunge as it matches Tesco
Waitrose prices have plummeted following the extension of its Brand Price Match scheme - which matches the retailer’s prices with Tesco…
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NewsGoodfella's unveils pizza with wedges
Goodfella’s is claiming a first for frozen branded pizza with the launch of a new range that includes a side of potato wedges.
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Grocer 33Asda Wolstanton
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsTastier new potatoes from the microwave
Asda has teamed up with Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods to develop a microwaveable pack for new potatoes…