Asda news and analysis – Page 64
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News
Asda extends Applewood vegan listing amid ‘sales boom’
The Norseland-owned brand claims 40% of Asda stores sold out on the first day of its listing
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Searches for ‘vegan’ rocket over 400% on Asda’s website this month
Asda said searches for vegan products on the retailer’s website beat milk, meat, eggs and fish to the number one spot
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Asda to roll-out one hour click & collect service
Asda has also rolled out a same-day delivery service across 284 stores
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Comment & Opinion
Letters: Asda removing traditional counters is a sign of the times
Human contact plays a huge role in creating lasting loyalty and between shopper and store
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Unilever and Kellogg’s link with Asda for sustainability store trial
The move follows a call by Asda CEO Roger Burnley in October for suppliers to “take a step into the unknown” and speed up their reduction of plastic
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Asda opens consultation with staff over potential back office redundancies
Asda stressed that the proposals were not final and that it would look to find alternative roles for impacted colleagues
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Men earning 6.5% more at Asda as pay gap declines
Asda said the pay gap was a reduction of 1.1% compared with 2018 and 10.8% lower than the national average
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Comment & Opinion
Asda refuses to compromise with bold Veganuary effort
Asda provides proof – if any were needed – that supermarkets are taking Veganuary seriously
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Grocer 33
Morrisons closes the gap but can’t catch up to winner Asda
Asda was just 67p cheaper than runner-up Morrisons this week
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Asda to replace fresh meat & fish counters with ‘food for now’ offers
It plans to roll out at least 35 of the new formats by the end of the first quarter and 150 by the end of the year
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Comment & Opinion
Culling cartoon animals is no panacea for the sugary cereal problem
Waving goodbye to cutesy mascots on the front of packs is a start. But the real problem is what's inside them
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News
New brand by Black Farmer’s The Hatchery launches into Asda
The Gym Kitchen started selling four ready meal SKUs at the retailer on 6 January
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Asda names new chief customer officer amid raft of senior changes
Andy Murray is set to leave after four years in the role
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Asda launches first vegan own-label brand
The range includes Duckless Spring Rolls, ‘Cheese’ and Chive Potato Skins and Smoky Tofu Burritos
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Range Preview
Range preview: Asda Plant Based vegan range
Asda has unveiled a 48-strong Plant Based range which will land in stores today (2 January) in time for Veganuary
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Asda own-label deep pan pizzas hit by shrinkflation
They are the latest in a swathe of products to fall victim to shrinkflation over recent years
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Asda triggers search for new finance chief as IPO plans ramp up
Asda has reportedly engaged a corporate headhunter to find a new finance chief to spearhead a float of the Walmart-owned supermarket chain.
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Asda buying food at cost price for FareShare charity amid Brexit supply fears
FareShare has joined forces with Asda, which will be sourcing thousands of meals at cost price
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Asda to switch to 100% recyclable trays across all own-label steak
The change is in line with Asda’s commitment to ‘Use less and recycle more’
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Analysis & Features
Will Asda’s The Deal Depot wholesale move upset the cash & carry apple cart?
The Grocer visited on opening day – and early signs are that Asda’s venture is geared towards consumers