Asda news and analysis – Page 7
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Comment & OpinionWill Asda’s automated return system risk the ire of self-service haters?
If Asda staff need to step in to assist automated returns, the new tech could create more frustration than it eliminates
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NewsGlenshire Group hires Daniel Arrandale as property director
The business currently operates 27 convenience stores and 20 Pizza Hut franchises in Scotland
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NewsAsda trials automated refunds and exchanges system
The self-service returns trial ‘removes the need for customers to queue at the customer service desk’ the supermarket said
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NewsDriving Gnome for Christmas: Asda Christmas ad 2024
Asda is going big and going gnome in its punny Christmas ad campaign
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NewsAsda trials vape and cigarette vending machine
The move is expected to “help prevent antisocial behaviour” an Asda spokesman said
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Range PreviewSteaks, cakes and cod & chorizo bakes: new additions to Asda’s Exceptional range
Asda has introduced a full range of high-end steaks, seafood dishes and luxury dessert and bakery options into its premium range
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NewsAsda hires former Morrisons supply chain director Lauren Lepley
Lepley will join in early December as vice president central operations, having parted ways with Morrisons earlier this year
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Grocer 33Asda bags Online 33 win with smooth ordering and friendly driver
Asda claimed victory in our latest Grocer 33 online mystery shop with a score of 87
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Grocer 33Asda’s David Hills on Joe Wicks, Halloween and improving the customer offer
We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with Joe Wicks, the Cashpot for Schools initiative has already raised more than £3.5m for schools across the UK, says Asda CCO David Hills
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NewsUPF clampdown risks national dietary crisis, warn scientists
New report urges ministers not to extend restrictions beyond the definitions of HFSS, or risk the anti-UPF bandwagon doing more harm than good
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NewsPaul Gillow to succeed Arthur Richmond as SHS Group CEO
Richmond was appointed CEO last year, replacing Elaine Birchall
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NewsAsda invests in new low-carbon refuelling depots in race to net zero
With nearly 800 vehicles, Asda operates the largest fleet of LNG-fuelled trucks in the UK. The fuel is a lower-carbon alternative to diesel
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WebinarsWATCH: UPF vs HFSS: Making sense of the new health agenda
Watch experts from Asda, Modern Baker and Vypr for a deep-dive into the fast-evolving health agenda and understand what’s set to shape consumer choices in 2025 and beyond
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NewsAsda trials first big uniform change in 12 years
A six-week trial will see more than 2,600 Asda staff across 12 stores sport the new look, with 10 different types of uniform available
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NewsKirsty’s launches Prep’d Protein ready meal brand for gym-goers
Two macro-tracked meals will hit Asda shelves later this month
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NewsLeon ‘actively exploring’ expansion despite plunging further into red
Leon sales are still well below pre-pandemic levels, despite increasing by 24% in 2023
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NewsAsda extends Too Good To Go partnership to nearly 1,000 stores
Asda’s rollout covers its supermarkets and Asda Express stores, as well as the foodservice sites located in Asda stores such as Leon, Greggs, Sbarro and Subway
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Comment & OpinionWho are the runners and riders for the Asda CEO role?
Lionel Desclée, Andy Clarke and Steve Murrells among the runners and riders for the vacant CEO role
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest as rival loyalty deals lack impact
Asda was exclusively cheapest for nine products, including the beetroot, Cauldron falafels, Nik Naks and margherita pizza
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NewsAsda to offer sustainability-linked financial incentives to its suppliers
Asda farmers who engage in sustainability practices and work towards decarbonisation will get access to better financing from HSBC UK