Latest Asda News and Analysis – Page 164
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Where are they now?
Archie NormanFrom 1991 to 1999 Norman led Asda’s successful turnaround, first as chief executive and then as chairman. He recognised the value of management training, which led him to recruit heavily from Mars which was renowned for its...
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When cheap and cheerful is classy
Asda in Nottingham checked in the cheapest of our six full baskets for The Grocer 33 shop this week and also provided the best customer experience.The Hyson Green store was described as immaculate and its basket came in at £37 – the cheapest...
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Asda/Tesco under fire over organic
The Soil Association has slammed Asda and Tesco for not doing enough to promote the UK organic sector and asked the government to intervene.A Soil Association survey found less than a quarter of the organic pork on sale in Asda was from UK...
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The Asda effect
Many who cut their teeth at the university of Asda have graduated to key positions in UK retail. Glynn Davis finds out whyThis week Asda alumni Andy Clarke takes up his role as MD of Iceland. Last month, Justin King took the reins...
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These are the days
Morrisons is giving Asda a run for its money with unabashed nostalgia in its Market Street format. Edward Garner reportsAs 2004 unfolds, there is little doubt that one of the most dramatic changes to the retail landscape, beginning in...
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Hanley to manage Asda for BakeMark
BakeMark UK, formerly known as Arkady Craigmillar, has recruited Michael Hanley as category manager for Asda.He will be responsible for developing the instore bakery category for the bakery ingredient and frozen bakery products supplier....
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Anti-theft device trial
Asda and Tesco are conducting small-scale trials of new technology designed to tackle theft at the checkouts.Widely used in the US at chains including Kroger and Giant, the CartView surveillance system helps retailers detect goods that are...
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Own label hits shelves faster with web specs
Tesco and Asda are relaunching their online technical information sites to get new products to market faster.The new Tesco due diligence information system developed by software supplier Ramesys will allow suppliers to validate their own...
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Sharpe takes over as Asda marketing chief
Asda has promoted Jason Sharpe to head of corporate marketing, replacing Elaine Robinson who is moving to a role where she oversees the development of its Supercentres.Sharpe joins the marketing department at Asda House in Leeds on April 20....
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Asda cranks up home shopping
Asda is embarking on a major expansion of its online shopping service after months of retrenchment spent improving customer service.Starting from August, an additional 21 stores will offer online shopping in a phased rollout, with a particular...
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Six of the best: tobacco and accessories
>>nominated this month: asda, booker, budgens, the co-operative group, somerfield and tescoDanny Aytoncategory buyer, BookerAyton joined Booker in 1998, having worked for BP as a retail category buyer, and then One Stop...
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Asda’s latest price war with Tesco a risk to margins
Asda risks destabilising UK margins with its latest tranche of highly aggressive short-term promotions, analysts have warned.The cuts, launched as part of Asda’s latest £40m Rollback campaign, follow the publication of TNS switching data...
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The silent problem
A code is toothless if suppliers won’t speak out says Elaine WatsonTesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Safeway have all welcomed the review. They have said they will co-operate with the audits and they have stressed their commitment to building strong...
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Asda planning national local sourcing scheme
Asda plans to introduce a Local Choice offer in all its stores next year by expanding a trial local sourcing scheme.The roll-out will involve setting up “supply hubs” based on an award-winning pilot scheme. The first hub was created in the Lake...
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Asda adds to Yorkshire’s Best range
Asda is to add 50 new locally sourced products to its Yorkshire's Best range to be available at the chain’s stores in the region.Karen Todd, Asda's head of local sourcing said: “From March we will be stocking 160 of our customer's favourite...
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Asda credit card aims at an inclusive approach
Asda is to launch own brand credit and store cards nationwide by 2005 and trials are starting at selected stores.Two Asda stores, in Bristol and South Wales, were the first to test the cards this week and five more stores will start pilots next...
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Sainsbury’s gain is a high street loss
While January is traditionally a quiet time of year, with trading patterns returning to normal, both Tesco and Asda are continuing to attract new shoppers according to ACNielsen’s Homescan Total Till information. Meanwhile, Sainsbury has seen a...
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Mangoes in court
Asda is being prosecuted by Swindon Borough Council for allegedly misleading customers over the anti-cancer properties of its mangoes. The council instigated legal proceedings for breach of both the Food Labelling Regulations and the National Cancer...
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Six of the best household goods buyers
>>nominated this month: Tesco, somerfield, Morrisons, ASDA, sainsbury, makroMike ArnottSenior buying manager, household, tescoArnott joined Tesco in 1995 to work in product marketing for two years. He then moved into...
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Asda’s top buyers walk the floor
Senior fresh produce managers have found themselves stacking shelves as part of a new initiative in Asda.The entire head office fresh produce team took over the roles of the shop floor staff for a week at the retailer’s York store recently....