Asda news and analysis – Page 22
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NewsAsda confirms some workers may still be waiting for correct pay
The supermarket also confirmed this morning that two issues were behind the underpayments, one involving miscalculations of overtime and premium rate shifts and one arising from holiday pay errors
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NewsBirds Eye adds trio of frozen pasta meals to Steamfresh lineup
The innovations responded to ‘high consumer demand for convenient, easy-to-cook, tasty and nutritious meals’, said Birds Eye
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NewsMüller Yogurt & Desserts launches large Frijj cartons
Shoppers will be able to purchase 950ml cartons of Müller Frijj in fudge brownie and strawberry flavours
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NewsAsda apologises for underpaying thousands of workers
The change in the payment system is part of Asda’s move from Walmart’s legacy IT platform to its own purpose-built one
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NewsAsda sets new target for HFSS reduction and demands supplier emissions data
Asda has told its “highest impact” suppliers to sign up to a new data platform that will measure their carbon emissions, treatment of workers, and procurement ethics
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NewsCauldron launches new products and packaging for veggie range
The launches come with the unveiling of a new look across its ten strong range of staple products
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NewsAsda extends Kids Eat for £1 deal to all year round
Asda has more than 200 cafés across the UK and last year the deal won a Grocer Gold for its contribution to fighting child hunger
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NewsAsda announces new staff benefits as pay deal is accepted
The Care Concierge benefit, managed by Legal & General, will offer workers assistance in later-life care for loved ones
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KVI TrackerEaster chocolate prices soar up to 50% in the supermarkets
The Grocer’s analysis found 227 out of 386 seasonal chocolate SKUs available in the big four were more expensive this year
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Grocer 33Tesco cheapest thanks to Clubcard despite big Sainsbury’s discounts
Sainsbury’s was more than £8 pricier than Asda before Nectar Prices
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NewsMoy Park launches frozen Fakeaway products into Asda
The poultry giant has launched four product lines as part of the range, including Peri Peri Chicken strips and Tempura Chicken Chunks
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KVI TrackerPeanut butter battle rages at the retailers despite crop shortages
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl have all dropped their shelf prices
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NewsMorrisons partners with GenM to highlight menopause friendly products
Morrisons is reviewing its range with a view to stocking more menopause-friendly products ‘as soon as possible’
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Grocer 33Tesco’s Clubcard undercuts Asda – by just 1p
Inflation was just 0.4% when loyalty card pricing was factored in
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NewsDebt-fuelled sale & leasebacks drove record supermarket deals in 2023
An ‘exceptional level’ of sale & leasebacks in 2023 was led by Asda and Morrisons as they sought to pay down debt and by Waitrose in funding its turnaround plans, according to Colliers
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NewsAll Things Butter secures first in-store supermarket listings
The organic British dairy brand said the new nationwide listings marked a significant milestone for the brand
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NewsProper adds chickpea snacks inspired by global cuisines
The NPD was developed in response to shoppers’ growing appetite for ‘exciting, punchy’ flavours, said Proper
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NewsGreggs targets more supermarket sites after ‘record’ annual profits
Greggs’ ‘record’ performance helped it overtake McDonald’s as the UK’s number one breakfast location
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NewsAsda Wisbech staff vote for strike action but Brighton rejects walkout
A ballot at Asda’s Brighton Hollingbury store failed to reach the threshold required for industrial action
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NewsGoodfella’s adds frozen quartet of cheesy ‘fakeaway’ sides
The innovations offered shoppers the opportunity ‘to replicate their favourite takeaway or restaurant go-to at home for an affordable price’, said Goodfella’s