Asda news and analysis – Page 60
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News
Asda to replace fresh meat & fish counters with ‘food for now’ offers
It plans to roll out at least 35 of the new formats by the end of the first quarter and 150 by the end of the year
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Comment & Opinion
Culling cartoon animals is no panacea for the sugary cereal problem
Waving goodbye to cutesy mascots on the front of packs is a start. But the real problem is what's inside them
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New brand by Black Farmer’s The Hatchery launches into Asda
The Gym Kitchen started selling four ready meal SKUs at the retailer on 6 January
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Asda names new chief customer officer amid raft of senior changes
Andy Murray is set to leave after four years in the role
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Asda launches first vegan own-label brand
The range includes Duckless Spring Rolls, ‘Cheese’ and Chive Potato Skins and Smoky Tofu Burritos
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Range Preview
Range preview: Asda Plant Based vegan range
Asda has unveiled a 48-strong Plant Based range which will land in stores today (2 January) in time for Veganuary
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Asda own-label deep pan pizzas hit by shrinkflation
They are the latest in a swathe of products to fall victim to shrinkflation over recent years
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Asda triggers search for new finance chief as IPO plans ramp up
Asda has reportedly engaged a corporate headhunter to find a new finance chief to spearhead a float of the Walmart-owned supermarket chain.
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Asda buying food at cost price for FareShare charity amid Brexit supply fears
FareShare has joined forces with Asda, which will be sourcing thousands of meals at cost price
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Asda to switch to 100% recyclable trays across all own-label steak
The change is in line with Asda’s commitment to ‘Use less and recycle more’
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Analysis & Features
Will Asda’s The Deal Depot wholesale move upset the cash & carry apple cart?
The Grocer visited on opening day – and early signs are that Asda’s venture is geared towards consumers
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News
Jeremy Corbyn accuses Asda and Amazon of being among ‘worst employers’
Labour claimed ambulances were called to Amazon warehouses every two days last year
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Asda’s first cash & carry-style ‘Deal Depot’ to open 4 December
It is in a 20,000 sq ft unit at Asda’s Patchway Supercentre, with a separate entrance
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Asda blames Brexit nerves as Q3 sales fall 0.5% year on year
CEO Roger Burnley said the figures showed there was “no respite” from the impact of the political crisis on the grocery market
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Asda hits back at claims of shopper boycotts over new staff contract
Around 200 workers had not signed the new contract for all hourly paid store staff by the 10 November deadline
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Asda could launch ‘home delivery while you’re away’ service
Walmart’s InHome service launched in three US cities last month
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda report higher palm oil consumption
Three-quarters of the palm oil in Tesco own brand products globally is now certified by the RSPO
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Asda contract row: ‘we won’t ask people to do shifts they can’t do’
The GMB Union claims Asda risks a “flood” of legal claims over the new contract for store workers
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Asda announces rise in basic hourly pay as contract row continues
The supermarket said it would mean an increase of up to 11% in a year for those on the new contract
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Asda disputes GMB claims it is threatening to sack 12,000
The union GMB had accused Asda of being poised to sack 12,000 workers just before Christmas