Archive of all Asda articles – Page 6
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Analysis & Features
What’s driving the flurry of premium own label NPD?
Waitrose and Asda are the latest with big premium tier launches
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Grocer 33
Discounts help Asda beat rivals’ loyalty schemes
The TDR Capital and Mohsin Issa-owned supermarket was £2.24 cheaper than Sainsbury’s
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Comment & Opinion
Who were the food and drink heroes in the King’s Honours 2024?
An array of food and drink industry leaders and influencers were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, with charity bosses, supermarket comms pros and safety leads making the cut
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Asda cheaper than rivals even after loyalty discounts
In the week PE firm TDR Capital took a majority stake in the retailer, Asda came in £2.20 cheaper than nearest rival Tesco
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Comment & Opinion
Too hot to handle? The dangers of gen Z’s addiction to spice
Fuego, Flamin’ Hot, Volcano… just some of the flavour descriptors on ultra-spicy snacks gaining popularity among young shoppers
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News
Denmark recalls Korean noodle brand Samyang for ‘poisoning’ risk
Consuming large quantities of chilli poses a particular risk to children and frail adults
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News
Asda staff stabbed, spat on and threatened with syringes
Asda workers revealed they had been spat at, suffered broken bones, been hit with bottles and even faced death threats against them and their children
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News
Rival supermarket data platforms announce carbon reporting partnership
Mondra and Manufacture 2030 said they had agreed to work together to help supermarkets and food and drink suppliers tackle their supply chain emissions
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News
Vivera expands plant-based BBQ collection with two SKUs
The two launches are made of hydrated vegetable proteins and soya
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News
TDR Capital becomes majority Asda owner by buying out Zuber Issa
TDR Capital has agreed to increase its stake in Asda to become majority owner after buying out the shares owned by Zuber Issa
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News
Jaffa Cakes adds cola flavoured spin-off to lure younger shoppers
The NPD was inspired by cola bottle sweets
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Analysis & Features
How much are the top supermarket bosses paid?
From the lowest to the highest, here are the salaries of the UK’s leading supermarket bosses
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News
Jones Food Company debuts new SKUs in Asda and Ocado
From 10 June, shoppers can find the new Home Grown Crispy Mixed Salad in Asda stores and online
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News
Asda announces new food waste partnership with Olio app
The supermarket giant today announced a new three-way collaboration, which will see Olio join its long-running partnership with food redistribution giant FareShare
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News
Asda appoints former Lidl COO to run stores
Heslop was with Lidl for more than 20 years, joining in 2002 as a graduate, and for the past five years was a board member in its UK and Ireland operations
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News
Tesco and Sainsbury’s expand Aldi Price Match by over 100 products each
Tesco’s campaign now extends to over 750 products while Sainsbury’s is nearing the 700 mark
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News
Asda execs trial generative AI tool that can ‘test assumptions in real time’
The supermarket is testing a proof of concept of the platform, developed by London-based company Harley
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News
Asda rolls out canned wine range promising ‘uncompromising value’
The own-label range contains two wine-based cocktail serves
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Range Preview
Asda targets ‘picky teas’ with new deli bites and picnic range
As ‘picky bits’ season approaches, Asda is out to prove that gourmet doesn’t have to mean pricey
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Comment & Opinion
What’s with Which?’s witchhunt against loyalty cards?
Which? claims the latest use of personalised deals could lead to an epidemic of overbuying as hapless hard-up Brits go on spending splurges in search of Clubcard rewards