Asda news and analysis – Page 66
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NewsUnilever 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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NewsAsda 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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NewsMen 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 & OpinionAsda 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 33Morrisons 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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NewsAsda 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 & OpinionCulling 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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NewsNew 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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NewsAsda 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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NewsAsda 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 PreviewRange 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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NewsAsda 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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NewsAsda 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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NewsAsda 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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NewsAsda 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 & FeaturesWill 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
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NewsJeremy Corbyn accuses Asda and Amazon of being among ‘worst employers’
Labour claimed ambulances were called to Amazon warehouses every two days last year
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NewsAsda’s first cash & carry-style ‘Deal Depot’ to open 4 December
It is in a 20,000 sq ft unit at Asda’s Patchway Supercentre, with a separate entrance
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NewsAsda blames Brexit nerves as Q3 sales fall 0.5% year on year
CEO Roger Burnley said the figures showed there was “no respite” from the impact of the political crisis on the grocery market
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NewsAsda hits back at claims of shopper boycotts over new staff contract
Around 200 workers had not signed the new contract for all hourly paid store staff by the 10 November deadline