Asda news and analysis – Page 89
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NewsAsda grows profits 3.3% at expense of sales
Asda has continued to outperform its peers in terms of profits but the protection of the bottom line saw sales plunge by almost £1bn in 2015.
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NewsAsda adds triple-distilled vodka to its revamped spirits range
Extra Special range of malt whisky, gin and brandy has undergone a packaging transformation
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NewsAsda gets new smart mobile coupon system from O2
New coupons allow customers to redeem offers straight from their smartphone without the need to print
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NewsAsda sells off loss-making photo business for £5.35m
Asda has agreed to sell its photo division to Photo-Me for around £5.35m, the UK-listed photo company announced this morning.
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NewsAsda suffers sharpest quarterly sales decline in history
The retailer has now suffered eight consecutive quarterly declines in sales
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NewsAsda and Waitrose follow Tesco with avocado and coconut oil spreads
Retailers are looking to capitalise on the boom in avocado and coconut sales with own-label spread variants
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NewsWalmart shows online ambitions with $3.3bn Jet deal
Walmart has swooped for online retailer Jet.com in a $3.3bn deal as it seeks to battle the dominance of Amazon.
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NewsAsda uses Dr Seuss book in George back to school campaign
A range of Dr Seuss merchandise will also be available to buy in Asda…
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons plays the Brexit price reassurance card as Asda price war looms
This is clever marketing from Morrisons with a number of factors at play
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NewsAsda confirms it will phase out eggs from caged hens by 2025
CIWF says “the hope that a cage-free day will dawn in modern egg production looks increasingly feasible”
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Asda's high stakes new meat merchandising cut it?
Will cross-species shelf grouping and a black chic theme help the retailer pull back market share, or just confuse shoppers
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NewsAsda income tracker reveals extra £12 of disposable income
Asda says consumer spending power has now risen for 20 consecutive months
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NewsAsda claims £57 per customer average saving from food waste advice
The supermarket ran a campaign alongside the University of Leeds offering tips on food storage, labelling and recipes for leftovers
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Comment & OpinionSean Clarke would do well to ignore Mike Coupe’s price war advice
It’s very generous for the JS boss to help out, but his advice on what’s best for Asda should be taken with a pinch of salt
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NewsAsda puts out Pokémon safety warning
Avoid abandoning your trolley or shouting in celebration, says tongue-in-cheek warning
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NewsAsda goes radical with revamped meat aisles
The supermarket is cross-merchandising beef, pork and lamb products by meal occasion and cut
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NewsJames Martin 'working three days a week' with struggling Asda
Martin said he had been impressed with the calibre and experience of Asda’s buying teams
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Comment & OpinionSean Clarke faces a tricky challenge salvaging good ship Asda
Andy Clarke’s downfall was his momentous decision to protect profits and margins, in the heat of a fierce price war
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda's poor service and availability laid bare by G33
Sainsbury’s scooped the Grocer 33 awards for both customer service and availability at this week’s Grocer Gold Awards
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Comment & OpinionWhere does Sean Clarke’s arrival at Asda leave Roger Burnley?
Resignations are always awkward affairs, but this one is doubly so for the confusion that seems to have surrounded it