Archive of all Asda articles – Page 175
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Nestlé is hyperactive
The retailer chart remains the same as last week in terms of positioning, with Morrisons at the top of the chart. Asda, however, has closed the gap between them and stands less than one percentage point behind as opposed to five before. As last...
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Asda forgets the niceties, Co-op bags split
Asda in Stowmarket provided the cheapest of this week's three full baskets at £36.30. Sainsbury in Stirling gave Asda a run for its money with eight items on offer for a basket price of £37.08. A checkout error led to potatoes being charged at...
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Easter offers on parade
Morrisons reasserts itself this week and takes the top spot in the retailer chart, standing five percentage points ahead of its nearest rival. Last week's top two, Asda and Safeway, have dropped down the charts to positions two and five...
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Small store map drawn up
Anne Bruce Asda has pinpointed 300 suitable locations for smaller stores down to 15,000 sq ft to give untapped areas of the UK "access to Asda price." A spokesman said Asda was working "behind the scenes" on the project as it took a...
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Asda expands Kendal sourcing
Asda is expanding its Plumgarths local sourcing initiative following the success of the scheme in Kendal. Asda said its link with Plumgarths Lakelands Food Park had provided its Kendal store with 80 products from 19 local suppliers. These...
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Counting out the money
Latest technology being launched at CRS included an instant cash counting machine and a new security tagging system, geared for convenience stores.Fire and security company ADT, which provides systems for Asda, has created a version for...
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The Co-op is in for a rough ride
The High Court battle between Asda and the Midlands Co-operative over the new Asda store in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, moves on to the next stage on March 31, when the new store opens. CACI's analysis of the potential impacts from the 45,000 sq...
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Coke leads the charge
Asda put on a spurt last week and its rise in the chart has continued to improve this week, taking it to the top. Safeway also moves up the chart to take the number two spot, focusing mainly on price promotions. Morrisons and Tesco move...
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Asda hits at spin'
A new poll showing public support for community pharmacies has been described by Asda as "spin without substance". Research by MORI's Social Research Institute was commissioned by community pharmacy chain Lloyds after the OFT recommended the...
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Asda launches Best of Wales range
Asda has launched a Best of Wales local choice range.The range – available in Welsh stores from May 12 – consists of over 70 new food and drink products and 50 non-food lines sourced from 20 new suppliers across Wales.Asda’s local...
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Up close and personable
Although Morrisons remains at the top of the retailer chart Asda has rapidly closed the gap between them and comes in just two percentage points behind at number two. Buy one get one free offers and other multibuy promotions appear to dominate...
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Safeway bills soaring
The final bill for those involved in the battle for Safeway could top a massive £150m. Research by The Grocer suggests Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury and Philip Green could each face bills of up to £40m, mainly from the professional advisors working...
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Wal-Mart cheers Asda doubles
Sean McAllister Wal-Mart has reported a strong performance from Asda with "double digit" sales growth in the year to January 31 and an even higher profit growth. Asda's like-for-like sales growth for the year, excluding petrol, was in the...
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Asda working to boost morale with NVQ trials
Asda has begun a workplace training scheme to give 1,000 staff the chance to train for apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications.A trial is being run in eight London stores following the validation of the company’s in-house...
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Asda employee scheme pays off
Asda staff is to receive a £13.7m bonus as part of the retail giants benefits scheme.This Friday 100,000 employees will pocket the bonuses of up to £300 each as part of the Asda Wal-Mart colleague bonus scheme which was introduced in 2000 -...
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Share needs defining
The Competition Commission will be torn between consumer and manufacturer best interests if the Safeway sale is referred to it by the OFT, according to seminar speakers. An Asda/ Wal-Mart takeover would benefit consumers by bringing prices down...
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Asda builds up links with farmers
Ed Bedington Pig and lamb farmers are set to benefit after Asda reaffirmed its commitment to British agriculture. The retailer has announced plans to extend two successful schemes which have helped to boost farmers' businesses. Dr Chris...
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Asda launches range for kids
Asda is set to follow its rivals in launching a 90-product children’s range, More for Kids.Due on shelves on February 17, the range arrives two years after Sainsbury launched its 170-strong Blue Parrot Café range and six months after Tesco...
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Asda demands security tagging
Asda is asking hundreds of suppliers to put security tags on packaging in a bid to reduce shrinkage by 30%.Asda loss prevention manager Kate Defraja said the new regime would cut store theft, improve customer service, product availability,...
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Licensing Inc gives kids' sector a buzz
Branded links with popular licences are driving growth The kids' sector is a major driver in the cereals market not least because of the potential for product licensing. A spokesman for Asda explains: "The main growth area within cereals...