Asda news and analysis – Page 69
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NewsAsda announces rise in basic hourly pay as contract row continues
The supermarket said it would mean an increase of up to 11% in a year for those on the new contract
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NewsAsda disputes GMB claims it is threatening to sack 12,000
The union GMB had accused Asda of being poised to sack 12,000 workers just before Christmas
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Comment & OpinionRoger Burnley: Let’s test ideas to reduce packaging waste
Companies with testable ideas to reduce, reuse or recycle plastic are invited to approach Asda, says CEO Roger Burnely
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NewsAsda trials new 'No & Low Zone' drinks fixtures
It features brands such as BrewDog’s Punk AF, Kopparberg Alcohol-Free, and Gordon’s Ultra-Low Alcohol Gin & Tonic
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NewsAsda brings forward recycled plastic target and tells suppliers: speed up
CEO Roger Burnley has urged suppliers to come forward with new ideas for reduced, reusable or recycled plastic solutions
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s Halloween switcheroo shows spooky season enthusiasm
Asda remains by far the supermarket keenest on spooky season
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Analysis & FeaturesHovis pricier at Sainsbury’s as mults raise bread prices
Average supermarket shelf prices for loaves, bread rolls, flatbreads and the like are up 4% year on year
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Analysis & FeaturesMults cut petcare promotions as DTC rivals apply pressure
Almost all the major mults cut their featured space deals for the petcare category in the four weeks to 1 October
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NewsFareShare opens new warehouse after Asda investment
The site will help FraeShare and the Trussell Trust reach 5,200 people at risk of hunger
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NewsKellyDeli opens two more Sushi Daily counters in Asda stores
KellyDeli also operates seven counters in Sainsbury’s, 90 in Waitrose, one in Debenhams and 800 across Europe
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NewsAsda to launch new membership-free cash & carry operation
The first store will have separate branding to Asda and aims to be a cross between Costco and Walmart’s members’ warehouse
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NewsAsda publishes food waste figures and urges suppliers to act
The supermarket giant said it was urging its suppliers to join the company in greater transparency
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NewsAsda to sell all own-label fresh ready meals in recyclable packaging
The natural CPET is claimed to be easily detectable at recycling plants across the UK
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NewsThe Free From Beer Co makes national debut with Asda listing
The brand’s Session Pilsner and Session IPA have launched into the retailer in 330ml cans
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NewsAsda replaces black plastic trays with cardboard for Extra Special steaks
The retailer said the initiative would save more than 50 tonnes of plastic a year
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Grocer 33Asda leaves rivals in the dust with another pricing win
At £58.01, Asda was £2.97 cheaper than this week’s runner-up Morrisons
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Grocer 33Asda Perth wins with ‘helpful, chatty and polite’ staff
Asda picked up its first service and availability win since mid-July
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Grocer 33Asda Dunkeld Road, Perth: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We monitor our prices versus the discounters on a weekly basis through head office and we react accordingly’
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NewsAsda shrugs off Brexit uncertainty as sales growth accelerates
Fresh food availability had improved as a result of changes to its supply chain and store processes
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NewsAsda Altrincham site sold for £22m in ‘signal of confidence in supermarket property’
Avison Young, who advised on the deal for buyer Greater Manchester Pension Fund, described the site as a “defence stock”