Asda news and analysis – Page 72
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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
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NewsAsda could launch ‘home delivery while you’re away’ service
Walmart’s InHome service launched in three US cities last month
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda report higher palm oil consumption
Three-quarters of the palm oil in Tesco own brand products globally is now certified by the RSPO
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NewsAsda contract row: ‘we won’t ask people to do shifts they can’t do’
The GMB Union claims Asda risks a “flood” of legal claims over the new contract for store workers
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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