Archive of all Asda articles – Page 183

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    Chain chiefs back local sourcing

    2002-03-23T00:00:00Z

    as Asda boosts its commitment Food chain leaders rejected accusations from MPs that local sourcing ­ the current buzzword in the industry ­ was simply political correctness from the multiples. Speaking at Food and Drink Expo 2002 on Monday, IGD...

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    Suppliers updated on Asda formula

    2002-03-23T00:00:00Z

    Sales and marketing directors of Asda's top 200 suppliers were invited to Asda House for an update on its business strategy, Formula for Growth. They were introduced to its new mission statement: To be Britain's best value retailer exceeding...

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    Baker says Asda is confident of becoming number two this yea

    2002-03-23T00:00:00Z

    Asda says it will overtake Sainsbury to become the number two player in the UK market by the end of this year. Interviewed by The Grocer's editor Clive Beddall at Food and Drink Expo in Birmingham, Asda deputy chief operating officer Richard Baker...

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    Budweiser 10 x 207ml Price promotion £4.49 Floor stack

    2002-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury's Chocolate Fingers 125/150g 2 for £1.50 Side stack Asda Cadbury's Chocolate Fingers 125/150g Buy one get one free Gondola end Morrisons Cadbury's Roses 480g 2 for ...

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    the money's

    2002-03-09T00:00:00Z

    on smart Ed Bedington discovers how Asda shaped its parent Wal-Mart's technology for the benefit of all its UK stores Asda has always claimed to be spiritually in tune with its parent company, but the introduction of new technology means that...

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    Lager, beer and cider give drinks an appetite for the main c

    2002-03-09T00:00:00Z

    The fascia chart continues to be dominated by Asda which again holds the number one spot. Safeway is closing the gap on Asda, however, rising to number two just five percentage points behind. The resurgence of Safeway has pushed Sainsbury down...

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    Asda Wal-Mart's £53m sale to British Land

    2002-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Asda Wal-Mart has sold its 204,000 sq ft Orbital Shopping Park development in Haydon, north Swindon, to British Land for around £53m. The price reflects an initial yield of around 6.5%. Final price will depend on rent achieved for the last lettings...

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    CONCERN AT DATA SWITCH

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Sir; Over the last decade Asda has released its EPoS or Named Account Data to its suppliers. However in view of its withdrawal of this data, it will leave many companies such as ourselves in the dark. Our company has built our trading relationship...

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    MPs put local sourcing claims on trial

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    MPs have slammed representatives from the major supermarkets for claiming they take local sourcing seriously. Sainsbury, Tesco, Asda, Safeway, the Co-operative Group and Netto were witnesses as the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Select...

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    Chilled goes down a treat for own label and mum gets busy in

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Asda has dramatically increased its domination of the chart and stands at number one, a full 12 percentage points ahead of Sainsbury. Asda has a strong Mother's Day theme which most certainly contributes to its position in the chart. The...

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    Asda transport staff access skills online

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Asda is rolling out internet training suites in distribution hubs across the UK following their success in four initial locations. The centres will use the Learndirect online network of training courses and services that have been designed by UFI,...

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    Cadbury's Creme Egg x12 Price promotion £3.49 Gondola

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury's Dairy Milk Bar 1kg Price promotion £3.98 Side stack Asda Cadbury's Heroes 1.5kg Price promotion £2.99 Gondola end Safeway Cadbury's Ice Cream Bars 3/4 packs ...

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    A new slice of PARMA hassle

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    The European Court of Justice may put a stop to Parma ham being sliced at supermarket deli counters in a landmark case involving Asda. Asda, which sells deli Parma at 160 stores, is accused of breaking an Italian law which says that Parma ham...

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    free and

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    flying The free magazines of supermarket chains Safeway, Asda and Somerfield all increased circulation, with Safeway taking the lead with 1,804,990 copies according to the latest ABCs. Of the paid for titles, Sainsbury's: The Magazine sold a...

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    Easter and Mother's Day bring in the good times for confecti

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    There is little change in the fascia chart this week, with all but Tesco and Morrisons remaining in the same position. Asda still retains the number one position but Sainsbury has moved a little closer and less than one percentage point separates...

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    Bodmin design pointing way for more smaller Asda stores

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    The success of Asda's smaller store design ­ pioneered in Bodmin ­ has led the retailer to rethink its store format programme. The programme ­ which will be unveiled in two weeks ­ will contain three categories: supercentres, superstores and small...

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    Stores get to wok on Chinese New Year and on Jif for Pancake

    2002-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Asda tops the fascia chart this week with Sainsbury close on its heels. The Asda share is driven by a high volume of two for' promotions, especially on alcoholic drinks and snacks. The alcoholic drinks category is very strong in Asda with six...

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    Asda claims a first withits electronic gift card

    2002-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Asda has replaced gift vouchers with an electronic gift card ­ a move it claims is a first for the UK grocery industry. The card can be used to purchase any item at any Asda store, with the exception of petrol, products sold from the kiosk and Asda...

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    Amoy Soy Sauce 150ml Save one third Shared gondola end

    2002-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Amoy Straight To Wok Egg Noodles Save one third Gondola end Sainsbury Birds Eye Alphabites Bogof Shared gondola end Sainsbury Coke 2 litre Bogof ...

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    Triumphant George on course for £1bn

    2002-02-09T00:00:00Z

    Turnover at Asda George is on course to top £1bn this year, propelling it well ahead of the other multiples in the clothing stakes. Asda claims to be the third largest clothing retailer in the UK by volume and the biggest player in children's...