Asda news and analysis – Page 37
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NewsMPs to grill supermarket bosses on food prices
MPs on the cross-party business and trade committee will quiz executives from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons
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Comment & OpinionUK retail sector is one of the most competitive and innovative in the world
Customers have the final say by voting with their feet, says The Grocer’s guest editor Kris Comerford
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Analysis & FeaturesChief commercial officer Kris Comerford lifts the lid on Asda’s plans
The Grocer’s guest editor Kris Comerford discusses Mohsin Issa, Asda’s debt pile, availability and the possibility of a ‘Rewards Prices’ scheme
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Grocer 33Tesco’s Clubcard closes gap but still can’t beat Asda
Nine Clubcard Prices offers would have made Tesco just 85p more expensive than Asda
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NewsAldi stocks most British apples and secures major supply deal
New data from British Apples & Pears revealed the discounter held a 24.1% share of all British apples sold during May
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NewsHalal brand Najma launches raft of NPD into major retailers
The Golden Acre Foods brand has launched Najma Pizza Topping Selection and marinated cooked halal sausages
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NewsAsda sale & leaseback deals stretch to 50 years or more
The supermarket has embarked on store sale & leaseback projects to raise £1.1bn
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NewsAsda’s loyalty scheme climbs UK favourites list
Supermarkets dominate the top spots, with Boots, Costa and Amazon the only non-supermarket schemes in the top 10
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Comment & OpinionLand agreements are just one way supermarkets can stop rivals
Sainsbury’s and Asda were found in breach of land agreement competition rules. But how else can supermarkets slow their rivals?
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NewsYo Sushi owner Snowfox Group sold for £495m to Japan’s Zensho
The Snowfox Group has been transformed from a small UK-based restaurant chain to an omnichannel, multinational sushi operation
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda to review anti-competition land deals
The Competition & Markets Authority found 18 rule breaches by Sainsbury’s and 14 by Asda
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NewsAsda freezes prices of 500 food essentials
It comes with the latest figures from Asda’s Income Tracker showing household disposable incomes continue to fall on a month-by-month basis
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Analysis & Features15 ways supermarkets and grocery are celebrating Pride month
As the world’s biggest companies give their social media logos the rainbow flag treatment, these grocery brands are opening their purses to address the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community
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Range PreviewAsda’s vegan summer range 2023 showcases healthy barbecue options
Asda is spicing things up this BBQ season, adding nine new treats in its OMV and Plant Based by Asda ranges to save vegans from dry mushroom burgers
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Analysis & FeaturesThe death of vegan brands and saviour of plant-based diets
Own-label success shows rumours of meat-free category’s death are greatly exaggerated
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Grocer 33Asda's 'cheapest' reputation under threat from Nectar Prices
Sainsbury’s fledgling Nectar Prices initiative has finally had an impact
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NewsBubbleology to launch quartet of bubble tea kits into grocery
The innovation met the ‘rapidly growing appetite‘ for bubble tea in the UK, said Aimia Foods, which partnered with Bubbleology on the launch
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda’s EG Group acquisition: everything you need to know
Asda has acquired EG Group’s UK & Ireland operations, and sees a ‘huge runway’ for growth to become the UK’s second-largest grocer again
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Grocer 33Asda lives up to owner’s pledge to remain cheapest supermarket
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa pledged to maintain its position as the cheapest of the traditional big four
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NewsMedia Bites 31 May: Asda/EG Group, price caps, Unilever
The billionaire Issa brothers have agreed to sell EG Group’s UK and Ireland petrol and forecourt operations to Asda in deal that will add £770m in new loans to the business empire’s heavy debts