Asda news and analysis – Page 128
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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsAsda hits 13th year as cheapest supermarket
Asda is the UK's cheapest supermarket for the 13th year in a row.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda comes up trumps in Manchester
Three stores had no items out-of-stock this week, but the winneris Asda in Wythenshawe, Manchester, which pipped its rivals to the post thanks to impressive levels of customer service.
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NewsGrocer 33: Carrots and cabbage keep Asda cheapest
Asda claimed another victory this week, with a £45.23 basket.
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Touchscreen technology hits wine aisles in Asda
Asda is introducing in-store touchscreen wine selectors to help demystify the category for shoppers.The retailer said the freestanding units would be trialled in the wine aisles of its Sheffield and Harrogate stores this week, with a...
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NewsAsda parent Walmart eyes financial services tie-up
Walmart has tightened its links with the financial services company that handles its pre-paid MoneyCard business.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda again beats the £50 barrier
Asda offered the highest number of cheapest items this week, including the Canada ginger ale (96p), brie (45p), green beans (96p/kg), Andrex (£1.98), and Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc (£8.62).
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Thompson promoted to head Asda games
Asda has promoted Andrew Thompson to head of games. Thompson joined Asda less than a year ago as head of new business in music and video games, and was previously product director at Gamestation for six years. Asda said its video game...
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NewsEditor's Comment: He's famed for his small ego, but Sir Terry will leave a big gap
I should have guessed something momentous was going to happen as soon as the editor booked his holiday - last time Adam was away, Andy Bond announced he was stepping down as CEO.
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World News 5/6/10
Following Asda's £778m acquisition of Netto UK, Walmart International CEO Mike Duke has promised further expansion of its international business.
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Grocer 33: Waitrose wins the day with service
Waitrose and Asda each had one item out of stock this week, but Waitrose in Colchester just pipped Asda in Wheatley on customer service.