All Asda articles – Page 100
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NewsTesco set for 'strong finish' as performance improves
Tesco is set for a “strong finish” to the year heading into the vital Christmas trading period, according to Nielsen.
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AnalysisSupermarkets at Christmas: What do retailers need to know?
The busiest trading period in the retail calendar is here and the big four grocers will need to counter the effects of inflation and shopper patterns.
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AnalysisProfile: Who is new Tesco UK boss Chris Bush?
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has charged former chief operating officer Chris Bush with the task of handling its UK business as managing director, Retail Week takes a look at the Tesco lifer.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke takes on IGD role
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has been appointed vice-president of the IGD while Mars boss Fiona Dawson will become president.
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OpinionComment: Mum’s are one of the UK economy’s key drivers
Asda’s Mumdex shows families feel a recovery is still a long way off.
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NewsShoppers switch meal plans based on promotions
More than half of food shoppers change their meal plans depending on promotions running in supermarkets, according to new research.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which are the best Christmas adverts of 2012?
Retailers are aiming for engagement with truthful tales of Christmas, but which are the best Christmas adverts of 2012?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The click-and-collect battle heats up
As Asda sizes up opening collection points in travel hubs, Retail Week takes a look at the increasingly vital click-and-collect battleground in grocery.
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NewsAsda mulls opening collection points in train stations
Asda is considering opening click-and-collect hubs in train stations and will launch same day delivery next year as the grocer looks to tap into the commuter market for online shopping.
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AnalysisGrocery Christmas opening hours: What do retailers need to know?
As the major grocers gear up for Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how flexible their opening hours are for shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: OFT cracks down on grocery sector
BOGOFs and multibuys could make way for more sophisticated promotions as supermarkets comply with new guidelines to stamp out confusing and misleading deals.
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OpinionComment: Consumer will be king as grocers battle for Christmas spend
The fight for Christmas Number One in food is really intense this year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open at midnight on Christmas Eve
Marks & Spencer is to open at midnight on Christmas Eve morning after Chancellor George Osborne crushed hopes that large retailers would be allowed to open longer on Sunday, December 23.
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NewsAldi continues sales surge as Morrisons pressure mounts
Aldi has continued to record strong double-digit sales growth “unabated” while Morrisons trails the pack in a fiercely competitive grocery market.
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NewsRetailers braced for Cyber Monday
Retailers are today bracing themselves for what they expect to be the busiest online shopping day of the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do the OFT promotion principles mean for retailers?
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has moved to curb misleading promotions with a new set of principles today. Retail Week takes a look at the implications.
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OpinionComment: Why did the OFT's decision on promotions take so long?
The OFT’s announcement that eight retailers have agreed to a set of principles over special offers and promotions is a welcome move.
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NewsPromotions rise as shoppers show signs of reining in spend
Retailers have kick-started a flurry of festive promotions as Asda revealed it expects almost half of the mothers who shop with it to spend less on Christmas this year.
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NewsAsda shoppers to spend less this Christmas
Almost half of mothers who shop at Asda will be spending less on Christmas this year, according to a customer survey.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are offering more Black Friday deals than ever before. Retail Week takes a look at how UK retailers are taking advantage of the US shopping frenzy.