Asda news and analysis – Page 16
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NewsStuart Rose-led team to replace Mohsin Issa at helm of Asda
Rose, the former Marks & Spencer boss who became Asda chairman in 2021, will run Asda alongside Rob Hattrell, a partner at joint owner TDR Capital
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NewsAsda struggles ‘hurt my heart’ says former Walmart international boss Judith McKenna
McKenna spent 17 years at Asda, and led the £6.8bn majority sale to the Issa brothers and TDR
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NewsFSA unveils plans for massive food safety shake-up
The Grocer revealed last month that the FSA was planning a major shake-up of its Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
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NewsAsda workers protest as multibillion-pound equal pay hearing begins
Protests will be held outside the Manchester Civil Justice Centre, where the case begins this morning, and outside the TUC Congress in Brighton
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Asda catch up on loyalty with Cashpot for Schools scheme?
Asda’s new school fundraising initiative sees it donate money when shoppers use its Rewards app. Will it be enough to accelerate sign-ups?
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest as it continues impressive start to the Grocer 33 year
The Leeds-based retailer came out £2.61 cheaper than fellow Yorkshire-based grocer Morrisons
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NewsMedia Bites 6 September: Labelling, Asda, croissants
The British Heart Foundation has proposed banning junk food brands from sponsoring sporting events
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KVI TrackerCarrot prices up after “disastrous” year for growers
Own label carrots have risen by 38% yoy at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco
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NewsAsda Rewards launches Cashpot for Schools scheme to raise millions
The ‘bold new initiative’, which launches today, sees all 22,000 state funded primary schools in the UK given £50 by the supermarket and an extra £1 whenever a shopper selects the school on the Asda loyalty app
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Analysis & FeaturesRefills, riots and cats: this month in grocery on TikTok
From alcohol aisles on lockdown to cats shopping at Sainsbury’s, here’s what you missed this month online in the world of grocery
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NewsCity News: Asda disappoints again as pressure mounts on Mohsin Issa
Pressure is continuing to mount on Asda and owner Mohsin Issa as the latest industry data this week revealed a sharp slump in summer sales and more ground lost on market share
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Grocer 33Asda’s shelf-edge prices beat out loyalty schemes
Asda was victorious with a price of £58.72. It offered the lowest price for 18 items and was exclusively cheapest for 11 lines
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NewsAsda rolls out ‘budget-friendly’ Wine Atlas range
The range would encourage ’Brits to broaden their wine horizons, Asda said
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NewsCity snapshot: Savings outpace spending as disposable incomes rise - Asda
Disposable incomes for the average UK household has returned to highs not seen since prior to the cost-of-living crisis, according to Asda’s latest income tracker
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Analysis & FeaturesCan new Ocado pilot finally crack the code of refillable packaging?
Ocado is the latest retailer to take a stab at reusable packaging. Can it finally provide a route to scale where others have failed?
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Grocer 33Asda comes in cheaper than its rivals – and last August’s prices
Asda was exclusively cheapest for nine lines, including baby potatoes
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Comment & OpinionWe must walk the walk, not just talk the talk on sustainability
Retailers and suppliers must take the lead in this era of innovation, says Patrick Finlay of The Category Management Company
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KVI TrackerPremium and value egg prices up by up to 27% since January
Nearly a third of egg lines available at the start of the year and the week commencing 5 August have seen a rise in price
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s ongoing malaise shows the need for a new CEO
Asda’s biggest priority at the moment is to convince an industry heavy-hitter to come on board as CEO
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NewsAsda promises to open more checkouts, improve availability and make stores cleaner
Announcing its Q2 results today, the supermarket revealed revenue excluding fuel was down 2.2%, with like-for-like sales down 5.3% over the period