Asda news and analysis – Page 94
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NewsAsda targets the discounters with Christmas price war plan
Source at the retailer says Asda will “park our tanks” on the discounters’ lawns
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NewsAsda unveils new strategy with Project Renewal
Key elements of the new strategy include slowing down planned expansion in London and “re-phasing” plans to develop more click & collect sites
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NewsAsda hires Roger Burnley from Sainsbury's as new COO
Burnley, who is set to join Asda early next year, will replace Mark Ibbotson
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 Online Star Order: Asda e-commerce chief Jon Bell
”As part of our Make Us Proud initiative we have given a lot of training to our whole team of e-commerce colleagues”
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda profits escape property writedown carnage
Asda has pushed profits past £1bn as it managed to avoid the massive one-off costs on writedowns that have blighted rivals
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NewsAsda profits hit £1bn despite shrinking sales
Asda has pushed profits past the £1bn mark - despite sales falling 0.4% to £23.2bn and market share dipping - thanks to its low-cost operating model.
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NewsGino D'Acampo teams up with Asda for fresh pizza base range
The range is set to roll out on 5 October in three varieties
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NewsAsda shakes up e-commerce team as Chappell departs
Asda has revamped its e-commerce business following the departure of vice-president of e-commerce and supply chain Gavin C…
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NewsDisposable income up £18 a week, says Asda Income Tracker
Asda CEO Andy Clarke said the strengthening economy was to thank for the boost
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NewsSainsbury's grows sales again as Tesco market share continues to fall
The German discounters, Aldi and Lidl, reported sales growth of 17.3% and 16% over the period
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Vanilla & Caramel Fudge Kit: acid test
This kit is part of Asda’s Great to Bake Country Fair range, which also includes a Chocolate Chunk fudge kit
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Grocer 33Asda Grocer 33 prices win aided by coffee and rum deals
It’s time Asda’s rivals woke up and smelled the coffee – or poured themselves a stiff rum and coke
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NewsBotulism scare forces Asda pickled beetroot recall
Clostridium botulinum can cause the rare but potentially deadly food poisoning botulism
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Asda Caramel Popcorn Cereal
Popcorn sales soared 38.1% last year to £87.4m on volumes up 25.6%…
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NewsTrio of Scottish breweries secure new Asda listings
Asda’s Scottish stores are to stock 16 craft beers from a trio of local breweries in deals worth £325,000 in total.
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NewsPorky Whites to launch trio of new pork lines into Asda
The brand also plans a low-fat sausage in the new year
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NewsAsda to donate £360k raised from Welsh plastic bags
The money raised from the Welsh Government’s 5p single use carrier bag initiative will be distributed via the Community Foundation in Wales
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Comment & OpinionWhy Asda's current strategy isn't cutting it
Did the media smell blood? Or was it just silly season, with under-employed hacks going along for the ride?
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Extra Special Stuffed Chestnut Mushrooms: acid test
While fresh mushroom sales dipped 2.5% last year, they outperformed the declining fresh veg category…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Andy Clarke deliver recovery with Asda backs to the wall?
Clarke promises turnaround after worst performance in its history