Asda news and analysis – Page 125
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Price guarantee site is the first of five big initiatives for Asda
Asda's new online price guarantee tool will free it from defending its core low price message and mark the first of five major initiatives during 2010 to develop the supermarket as a "price-plus player", The Grocer can reveal.
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Walmart picks Scrase to lead direct sourcing arm
Asda commercial director of fresh food Nick Scrase has been promoted to MD of Walmart's direct sourcing business International Produce Limited (IPL).His appointment marks the expansion of the UK-based division beyond its fruit and veg...
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‘Kamikaze’ 24-pack booze deals blasted by suppliers
The World Cup might still be six weeks away, but Asda and Tesco have started luring drinkers into store early with a "kamikaze" price war on beer.
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Asda stakes claim as ‘best for babies’ with new club for mums
Asda is trying to win over mums with a new Baby Club and price promotions across the category in a bid to establish itself as “best for babies”.
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Asda 'guarantees' lowest prices with online shopping tool
Asda is claiming to be firing the final war in the supermarket price war today, with the launch of new online tool the Asda Price Guarantee.
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Leahy takes Asda’s target with ‘a pinch of salt’
Tesco made it clear this week that rival Asda will have its work cut out to become number one in the UK for non-food within the next five years.
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Nutritionist to head up Asda policy unit
Asda is looking to hire a top nutritionist to head up its nutritional team and strengthen its health policy unit.The company nutritionist would oversee all own-label nutrition, working with product development and technical managers as...
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New Covent Garden launches quiches in another stab at food
New Covent Garden Food Co is adding a quiche range to its portfolio one year after its ill-fated Sprout venture. The deep-filled range, rolling into Asda and Waitrose now, comes in carrot & coriander, broccoli & stilton and...
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Asda steps up local concessions after Northern Ireland success
Asda is pressing on with plans to add more local concessions to its stores on the back of strong sales.
Asda local marketing manager Paul Dover told The Grocer the concessions had been so successful they were now being handled by national… -
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Don Pumsey on Bond's emotional swansong
Poor old Bondandybond. I've always had a sneaking regard for the ginger ninja, whatever people say about his stewardship of a company The Grocer has in survey after survey revealed to be Britain's Most Depressing Supermarket. I mean, his record speaks for itself.
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It’s the end of an era at Asda - but the beginning of what?
Andy Bond’s shock decision to vacate the hot seat at Asda has left the industry pondering whether he’s done so in the nick of time. Elinor Zuke reports
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Cheesewright tipped for top spot at Asda
He may not be the bookies' favourite, but Dave Cheesewright is The Grocer's tip to take over at Asda following Andy Bond's shock decision to step down as chief executive this week.
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Grocer 33: Service and display send Asda to top
Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose all boasted full baskets this week, but excellent customer service, combined with eye-catching displays, put Asda in first place.
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Asda eyes bid for Argos owner Home Retail Group
Asda is reportedly considering a bid for Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group in an attempt to close the gap on Tesco.
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Bond to step aside as Asda chief exec
Andy Bond is stepping down as chief executive of Asda after five years at the helm.
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Asda still busy with deals despite vow to return to EDLP
Asda is continuing to ramp up its promotional activity despite branding deals as "weapons of mass distraction" and announcing a return to its Every Day Low Pricing heritage.
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Retail Prices: Promotional activity gets Easter hike - even at Asda
The number of promotions rose over the Easter period and levels could stay high in the run up to the general election. Ronan Hegarty reports
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Suppliers revolt as Asda demands pay parity for workers
Tense negotiations between Asda, its meat suppliers and Unite are taking place to decide how to introduce equal pay and conditions for plant workers.
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Sainsbury’s to keep heat on promotions
Asda may have called heavy promotions "weapons of mass distraction" - vowing to shun them in favour of straightforward low prices - but Sainsbury's this week promised it was keeping its promotional foot on the floor.
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Rana drives interest in chilled pasta
Giovanni Rana is introducing a new giant ravioli range into Asda to help boost sales of chilled pasta compared with the faster-growing dry category.The four-strong Trattoria range comprises large squares containing a chunky filling...