Asda news and analysis – Page 126
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NewsGrocer 33 Six-Month Review: Asda in the lead for price and service
There may have been a sustained battle on pricing and promotions between the major retailers this year, but it's been a one-sided one.
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Northern Ireland ‘a jewel in Asda crown’
Asda is to spend more than £65m expanding its presence in Northern Ireland next year. Its business was already "one of the jewels in Asda's crown", said chief operating officer Andy Clarke at a food industry event in Belfast this week.
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NewsNow Asda launches the £3 wild salmon
Asda has defended its decision to sell a whole wild salmon for just £3.
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Stores increase role in fresh produce sourcing
Fresh food middlemen are under threat as retailers take a bigger role in sourcing their fresh produce, experts and industry insiders have warned.Last week it emerged that Asda completed the outright purchase of International Produce, its...
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Asda makes Red Tractor logo bigger
Asda is increasing the size of the Red Tractor logo on all its British meat to demonstrate its support for domestic sourcing.New packs, which will be launched soon, will feature a 50%-larger logo on the front of packs, while packaging to...
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Mutton gets trolleyed in Asda ramraid
When does mindless, yobbish pranksterism become thought-provoking existentialist art? Perhaps when it involves a bunch of youngsters from Kent bundling a sheep into a shopping trolley and abandoning it in a supermarket.That's exactly...
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NewsAsda signs non-food delivery deal
Asda has agreed a “long-term” deal with Home Delivery Network for the distribution company to deliver its non-food home shopping.
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Bulletin: The Co-op unveils £200m cuts... Archie Norman denied M&B role... Hershey lines up Cadbury bid funding
Ethical supermarket trebles points for members; ex-Asda chief misses out on pub chairmanship; US confectioner unveils backing for approach
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NewsEx-Asda man Norman denied Mitchells & Butlers role
Former Asda boss Archie Norman has been blocked from becoming the chairman of Britain’s biggest pub chain, Mitchells & Butlers.
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New flagship Asda to souk it and see
It's not every day you launch a prestigious new supermarket store in a virgin market so how odd that Asda recently lifted the proverbial fez off its first retailopolis in Egypt with such little fanfare.Merchandising masterminds for the...
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All eyes on Price, but could McKenna replace Marc Bolland at Morrisons?
While most people's money is on Mark Price taking over from Marc Bolland at Morrisons, Asda FD Judith McKenna remains a highly fancied outsider.
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Asda plans web tool to track online order
Asda is planning to offer an online tool that will allow customers to track their online shopping, The Grocer has learnt.Earlier this month, the retailer launched a service allowing shoppers to track the vans carrying their deliveries...
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NewsBananas up as Christmas approaches
Supermarkets are gradually increasing the price of bananas in the run up to Christmas as the record autumn cuts come to an end. Bananas are currently selling for 77p/kg in the big four, double the 38p/kg price seen in Asda last month but...
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Grocer 33: All smiles at Asda thanks to aisle staff
It was a close contest between Asda in Eastbourne and Sainsbury's in Fallowfield this week, as both retailers impressed with strong availability and a high standard of customer service.
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Quality test: Own-label macaroni cheese
Anyone looking for a classic comfort eat as winter draws in knows the value of a good macaroni cheese. Unfortunately, the Asda meal wasn't good.
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Asda supports south east Big Drink Debate
Asda has welcomed a government project to tackle excessive drinking in the South East.The Big Drink Debate, which is organised by The Public Health Group South East, will see a panel of representatives from the alcohol industry, NHS and...
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Bulletin: Cadbury bid to come today... Asda is least green... bad week for Gordon Ramsay
Deadline for confectioner approach this afternoon; supermarket rapped by consumer body; sweary chef hits gin sales
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NewsWal-Mart shifts Asda ownership to subsidiary Corinth
Asda has been ‘sold’ by parent Wal-Mart to investment subsidiary Corinth Services in a £6.9bn deal.
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Savanna wins new supermarket listings
Savanna Cider has reported double-digit sales growth and is set to double sales over the next year on the back of new listings in Sainsbury's and Morrisons.The South African brand, which is already sold in Asda and Tesco, will be...
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Good Natured grows with Splendid Spuds
Angus Soft Fruits has bolstered its ever-expanding Good Natured brand portfolio with the launch of a potato line.Good Natured Splendid Spuds, which are supplied by grower-packer Greenvale AP, will be available in Asda stores in 2kg bags...