Asda news and analysis – Page 18
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NewsIceland’s digital chief David Devany to be Asda’s VP of e-commerce
Devany has been Iceland’s group chief customer, marketing and digital officer since 2020
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NewsCook appoints Leon’s Ashley Davis as new chief commercial officer
Ashley Davis will support Cook’s co-founders Rosie Brown and Ed Perry in the newly created role
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in stores for UEFA Euro 2024?
From bucket hats to barbecues, retailers and brands are aiming to capture the spending spirit of sporty shoppers this summer
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NewsAsda rolls out new checkout software, touchscreens and scanners across estate
The move is part of Asda’s transition from legacy Walmart IT systems to its own purpose-built one, dubbed ‘Project Future’ by the supermarket
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NewsShopping platform Cherrypick to introduce paid-for tiers
The platform will soon launch Cherrypick Plus and Pro, promising paying subscribers “super-exciting features, alongside some big name chefs
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NewsKnorr plays up ‘convenience’ with duo of wine-flavoured stock pots
The pots, available in Red Wine and White Wine, contain the equivalent of half a glass of wine
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NewsBiotiful launches kefir overnight oats range
The range is available in Mixed Berry and Spiced Fruit variants and contains no artificial ingredients or added sugar
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s driving the flurry of premium own label NPD?
Waitrose and Asda are the latest with big premium tier launches
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Grocer 33Discounts help Asda beat rivals’ loyalty schemes
The TDR Capital and Mohsin Issa-owned supermarket was £2.24 cheaper than Sainsbury’s
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Comment & OpinionWho were the food and drink heroes in the King’s Honours 2024?
An array of food and drink industry leaders and influencers were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, with charity bosses, supermarket comms pros and safety leads making the cut
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Grocer 33Asda cheaper than rivals even after loyalty discounts
In the week PE firm TDR Capital took a majority stake in the retailer, Asda came in £2.20 cheaper than nearest rival Tesco
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Comment & OpinionToo hot to handle? The dangers of gen Z’s addiction to spice
Fuego, Flamin’ Hot, Volcano… just some of the flavour descriptors on ultra-spicy snacks gaining popularity among young shoppers
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NewsDenmark recalls Korean noodle brand Samyang for ‘poisoning’ risk
Consuming large quantities of chilli poses a particular risk to children and frail adults
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NewsAsda staff stabbed, spat on and threatened with syringes
Asda workers revealed they had been spat at, suffered broken bones, been hit with bottles and even faced death threats against them and their children
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NewsRival supermarket data platforms announce carbon reporting partnership
Mondra and Manufacture 2030 said they had agreed to work together to help supermarkets and food and drink suppliers tackle their supply chain emissions
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NewsVivera expands plant-based BBQ collection with two SKUs
The two launches are made of hydrated vegetable proteins and soya
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NewsTDR Capital becomes majority Asda owner by buying out Zuber Issa
TDR Capital has agreed to increase its stake in Asda to become majority owner after buying out the shares owned by Zuber Issa
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NewsJaffa Cakes adds cola flavoured spin-off to lure younger shoppers
The NPD was inspired by cola bottle sweets
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much are the top supermarket bosses paid?
From the lowest to the highest, here are the salaries of the UK’s leading supermarket bosses
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NewsJones Food Company debuts new SKUs in Asda and Ocado
From 10 June, shoppers can find the new Home Grown Crispy Mixed Salad in Asda stores and online