Latest Asda News and Analysis – Page 148
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World Cup strike threat
Asda stores face running out of beer, pizzas and snacks during the World Cup if strike action goes ahead across its 20 depots, after talks with unions over working conditions and bonus payments broke down. The GMB union will...
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Multiples' milk war stifles Cravendale
Sales of a highly successful premium milk brand have been damaged by the multiples& ' price spat in milk.The UK's biggest dairy processor claims that the price war that was kicked off by Asda in March has undermined sales growth...
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Multiples' milk war stifles Cravendale
Sales of a highly successful premium milk brand have been damaged by the multiples& ' price spat in milk.The UK's biggest dairy processor claims that the price war that was kicked off by Asda in March has undermined sales growth...
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Multiples' milk war stifles Cravendale
Sales of a highly successful premium milk brand have been damaged by the multiples' price spat in milk.The UK's biggest dairy processor claims that the price war that was kicked off by Asda in March has...
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Heartfelt bid to cut cholesterol
A ground-breaking cheese, which its maker claims can help people reduce their cholesterol levels without compromising on taste, is being launched this week into Asda. Heartfelt+ is a 12% fat cheese that contains Reducol, an...
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Availability
32Asda's Bridgwater store narrowly missed out on a full basket as it was out of stock of iceberg lettuce. Our shopper spotted a trolleyload of deals in the fresh produce section including special offers on red seedless grapes,...
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32Asda's Bridgwater store narrowly missed out on a full basket as it was out of stock of iceberg lettuce. Our shopper spotted a trolleyload of deals in the fresh produce section including special offers on red seedless grapes,...
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32Asda's Bridgwater store narrowly missed out on a full basket as it was out of stock of iceberg lettuce. Our shopper spotted a trolleyload of deals in the fresh produce section including special offers on red seedless...
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In Brief: No HP Revolt; Success for Asda; Retailer in top 30; Mosquito signing; Tesco coffee deal
Heinz has said there has not been a downturn in HP Sauce sales following calls from Clare Short, a Birmingham MP and former secretary of state for international development, to boycott the product. Short called for the boycott...
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Asda gets back to number two
Asda has regained its number two spot in market share from Sainsbury and signed a deal to cement its low price message in the minds of housewives. It lost its number-two title four weeks ago when Sainsbury slipped marginally ahead....
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Tradesmen network: Asda v Tesco?
Asda and Tesco could be set to go head-to-head again as both consider launching a network of tradesmen to cash in on consumers' fears over cowboy workmen.The service would include a directory of maintenance services, such as...
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Tesco, Asda admit penalty mistakes
Supermarkets are facing increasing pressure from local traders and residents over strict parking penalties at stores after both Tesco and Asda admitted flaws in their charges. Tesco has been forced to do a u-turn over newly imposed...
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Somerfield sharpens up
Somerfield's new trading team is already making a big impact following a series of price cuts to refocus its value position. When former Asda boss Paul Mason and former Tesco grocery trading director Colin Smith joined Somerfield...
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Suppliers set phone ringing
Two weeks ago Asda's Dave Cheesewright told readers of The Grocer they should call him direct if they had any complaints about their treatment during the multiple's recent tough price negotiations. This week the chain's chief...
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New look booze team gets the Wright stuff
Asda has restructured its buying team for beers, wines and spirits to create a new role of general manager for wine. Linsey Wright, currently Asda's general manager for chilled ready meals, joins the wine team on May 15. She will...
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Rooney's a Must Have (but for one ad only...)
Football star Wayne Rooney has made his debut appearance for Asda, fronting a press campaign for the supermarket's lowest-ever priced clothing range, Must Have, on St George's Day. However, the full-page ad, which dominated the...
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Asda launches estate agency
As predicted by The Grocer last week, Asda is launching the first-ever supermarket estate agency in the summer.Homes@Supermarkets will be trialled in the north east initially, with a plan to roll it out nationally early next year under the...
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Seeing the bigger picture
The future looks bright for the Henderson Group, says Ronan HegartyMartin Agnew, MD of Henderson Wholesale, believes that the arrival of Asda on the Northern Ireland retailing scene has acted as a catalyst for those in the independent...
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Sainsbury regains number two slot
Three years on from losing the coveted position of number two supermarket by sales, Sainsbury's sales growth since January has been strong enough to help it overtake Asda and regain the second from the top spot.With more people...
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Multiples woo the Scots
Scotland looks set to be a key battleground for the supermarkets in the next 12 months as Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda and Waitrose all kick off programmes to stamp their mark north of the border.Tesco plans to spend £75m building its...