Asda news and analysis – Page 124
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Asda guarantee: 319 prices are up, 236 cut
Since launching its Price Guarantee in April, Asda has made more price hikes and fewer price cuts than any of its big four rivals, according to data from pricing specialist Brand View.And the number of exclusively lowest prices offered...
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NewsMilk is the new beer as price war erupts
Asda kicked off a milk price war last weekend after pledging not to sell alcohol below cost and "to invest in core grocery essentials like milk instead".
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Asda says pre-mixes set for massive sales burst
Asda predicts an explosion in sales of pre-mixed drinks within the next five years, and that every big spirit brand will introduce a version. The retailer backed Mintel's forecast that pre-mixed category sales would grow more than...
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NewsGrocer 33: One price cut is enough for Asda
Despite making three hikes and only one reduction, Asda took first place this week, although its basket came in only 16p cheaper than that of second-placed Morrisons. Asda's Baileys (£11.97), bananas (85p), Tilda mushroom rice (£1) and Wall's Mini...
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Asda to stop below-cost booze sales
Asda has vowed to end the below-cost selling of alcohol in its stores.The retailer has unveiled a new commitment not to sell alcohol below cost including VAT and duty and has pledged to offset any potential increase in the cost of...
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NewsP&H boss Etherington next in The Grocer's hot seat
Next week Palmer & Harvey chief executive Chris Etherington is joining The Grocer team as guest editor, following the likes of Asda president Andy Bond and Unilever’s Dave Lewis.
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NewsGrocer 33: Homepage
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. The charts (left) show the scores from this week's survey. But if you click on the relevant chart you can find out all the details: the ...
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NewsAd watchdog finds fault with George’s ‘no quibble’ guarantee
An advert for Asda’s 100-day quality guarantee on George clothing has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for presenting standard consumer rights as a unique benefit of shopping at the supermarket.
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Asda offers beef farmers greater pricing security
Asda is introducing pre-agreed prices into some of its beef farmer contracts in a move that producers claim could set a blueprint for the industry. Under the terms of the contract, Asda will agree to pay farmers £2.70/kg for their...
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda cheapest with soups and sauces
Asda claimed first place this week, offering 12 items on promotion and six cheapest items, including McCain's fries (£1.92), New Covent Garden carrot and coriander soup (£1.50) and Sharwood's black bean sauce (£1).
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Retail Prices: What about EDLP? Asda ups number of promos by 17%
It has said it will be running fewer deals – but Asda has increased its number of promos by more than its rivals over the past month says Ronan Hegarty
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NewsAsda plays Christmas catch-up with premium lines
Asda is hoping to turn around its Christmas fortunes by introducing new premium food and general merchandise lines.
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NewsAsda defends record on overseas wages
Asda has shrugged off criticism over the level of pay given to Indian workers that make its George at Asda clothing range.
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NewsGrocer 33: Cottage cheese puts Asda back on top
Asda is back on top this week with nine cheapest items including the cottage cheese (£1), Parma ham (£1.18) and king prawns (£1.67).
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NewsCheaper cancer drugs ‘not a stunt’ says Asda
Asda has denied its decision to start dispensing privately-prescribed cancer drugs at not-for-profit prices is a publicity stunt. Announcing the move last month, the retailer claimed patients could now save up to 76% if they brought their...
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NewsWaitrose seizes five supermarket sites in the Channel Islands
Waitrose has beaten Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda to the punch in the Channel Islands.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda staff help speed up the shop
Asda in Gosforth was the only supermarket to have no out-of-stocks this week. Our shopper found it hard to find all the items due to some unclear signage, but staff were very helpful, which sped up the shopping time.
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco pips Asda by less than a pound
Tesco pipped Asda to the post this week by just 98p and claimed its first victory in the new Grocer 33 year.
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NewsClarke: Asda may absorb VAT hike
New Asda supremo Andy Clarke has vowed that the supermarket will do “everything we can” to absorb next year’s rise in VAT rather than hike prices.
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Asda market share slumps as Sainsbury’s closes in
Asda’s market share has fallen to a 19-month low, the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel show.