Asda news and analysis – Page 44
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NewsMr Kipling adds trio of posh brownies
The innovations would meet the ‘growing demand for evening indulgence’, said Mr Kipling
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NewsAldi winning share from supermarket online operations
Online made up 11.6% of the market in the 12 weeks to 4 September – its lowest share since June 2020 – while accounting for 19.4% of the spend that switched from Tesco to Aldi over the period
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NewsAsda slaps limit on purchases of Just Essentials budget range
The supermarket admitted it has struggled to keep up with demand for the line up, which launched in May
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Grocer 33Grocery inflation sees slight dip as Asda pips Tesco
The figures back up this week’s ONS figures, which showed overall UK inflation dipping to 9.9% in August from 10.1% in July
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket opening times on the day of the Queen’s funeral
19 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the UK meaning many shops are likely to amend their opening hours
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NewsAsda set to sell off 10% of its Co-op forecourts to appease CMA
Research by CACI found that 12 to 16 of the 132 Co-op petrol forecourt sites could be in breach of the Competition & Markets Authority’s ‘four to three rule’
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NewsHeinz expands Beanz brand into frozen ready meals with bowls trio
The trio of Beanz Bowls – inspired by ‘international cuisine’ – weigh in at under 400 calories and provide two to four portions of the recommended 5 a day
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NewsAsda Derby opening marks 50th ‘On The Move’ convenience store
The latest opening marks a quarter of the way to the supermarket giant reaching its 200-store target by the end of the year
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NewsYoung’s launches Gastro pub-style battered fish as consumers eat in more
The new product is designed to replicate gastro pub fish and chips with new super-sized battered fillets
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NewsCalifia Farms adds Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew to range
The Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew is made with pumpkin purée and almond drink, combined with a blend of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
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NewsAllinson’s launches Heat & Eat bread rolls range
According to the brand, heat at home was ‘an untapped area for premium breads, with a lot of growth potential’
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NewsSurf adds trio of cleaning products in ‘much-loved’ laundry scents
The cleaners killed 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and offered ‘strong value’ to shoppers as they were concentrated, claimed Surf
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NewsAsda agrees £600m deal for Co-op petrol forecourt operations
All 2,300 Co-op colleagues impacted by the deal will transfer to Asda under Tupe rules
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s potential forecourt sell-off could be a win for all parties
The good news for impacted staff is there seems to be a strong appetite among potential buyers, with Asda reportedly ready to stump up £450m for the Co-op’s 130 forecourt sites
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NewsCity Snapshot: Asda leads race in £450m sale of Co-op petrol forecourt business
The Co-op has hired advisors to sell its petrol forecourts operation in a bid to raise £450m, with the Issa brothers-owned Asda the front runner to buy the business, according to reports.
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NewsAsda claims sales going in the right direction despite cost of living crisis
Asda has also expanded its ‘Dropped & Locked’ pricing campaign to include more than 250 products, which will remain for the rest of the year
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NewsAsda ditches best before dates on 250 fruit & veg products
Asda said it wanted to reduce food waste in the home and save customers money as they faced the cost of living crisis
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NewsQuorn adds new meat-free products including unicorn-shaped nuggets for kids
UniQuorns will be available in Iceland from 31 August before being rolled out in Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco in October and November
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NewsAsda reports 20% disposable income decline for under-30s
Essential spending among the under-30s rose by 12.5% in the period to an average of £774 per week
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NewsAsda rolls out its Rewards loyalty scheme nationwide
More than a million customers have already signed up to the scheme, says the supermarket