Latest Asda News and Analysis – Page 15
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News
Asda launches Deliveroo Hop rapid delivery service
The trial will see a dedicated picking space in the back of the store as well as a team of Asda colleagues to prepare the orders
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Analysis and Features
How falling real estate store values are hitting supermarkets
Falling property values are dragging on retailers’ results, potentially affecting their ability to borrow or invest. How are they responding?
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Asda opens 150th On the Move convenience store
The latest opening puts Asda a step closer to having 200 of the roadside convenience stores by the end of 2023
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Anchor and Lurpak reduce block butter pack size
The dairy co-op has started phasing out 250g blocks of its two flagship brands, citing the cost-of-living crisis.
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Comment and Opinion
Less-than-shocking Which? research into c-stores is a sign of the times
Which? and the Food Foundation’s pricing calls may resonate with the public, even if their findings are based on less-than-robust calculations
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Supermarkets hit back at ‘unfair’ claims over food poverty
Which? and The Food Foundation accused retailers of failing to do enough to help shoppers suffering from food poverty
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Farmison rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke
Collapsed online meat retailer Farmison has been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Asda boss Andy Clarke.
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Apple growers forced into the red despite supermarket price hikes
Apples are on average 5.8% pricier year-on-year, a figure over seven times higher than the 0.8% increase in returns seen by growers
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Comment and Opinion
Asda’s driverless vehicles face a long road to profitable delivery
Asda’s trial will require two members of staff for each vehicle. And even if it goes further, who’s unpacking the groceries?
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News
Mowi launches salmon quartet into ready-to-cook category
A range of four salmon products ready to go into the oven will be launched on 20 April into Sainsbury’s and Asda stores nationwide
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Asda launches driverless home delivery trial in London
To comply with safety regulations the cars will carry a human systems operator as well as an Asda member of staff to carry in the order to homes
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Media Bites 17 April: Asda, John Lewis Partnership, THG
Asda has launched what it claims is Britain’s biggest autonomous grocery home delivery trial
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Media Bites 14 April: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s/milk
Britain’s biggest grocer expects flat full-year profits as inflation continues to take a toll on its customers and suppliers
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Norwegian salmon prices continue to soar
Rising costs and reduced volume have pushed up prices of Norwegian salmon, which accounts for almost half of UK supply
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Easter lamb sales soar despite cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Waitrose all reported over 100% increases in sales of the popular Easter roasting joints
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Grocer 33
Lamb deals drive down inflation in Easter shopping basket
Average price of Easter-themed shopping basket was 0.9% cheaper year on year and 7.5% cheaper month on month
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Co-op seeking million more members as it reports ‘robust’ results
A £319m gain from the sale of the forecourt business in October helped the group avoid a loss for the 52 weeks to 31 December 2022
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Asda offers to pay staff in advance
The supermarket has partnered with financial services firm Wagestream to offer workers flexible pay
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Peperami unveils ‘mess free’ Pizza Buns cheese and salami snack
Peperami said the ’completely unique’ snacks will help to grow the meat snacking category
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Quorn expands fakeaway range with chilled katsu fillets
The vegan Katsu Fillets (rsp: £3.75/ 280g) will be available in Tesco from 3 April