All Asda articles – Page 121
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AnalysisMoney matters
Employees who feel financially secure make for an excellent workforce, finds Joanne Ellul
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NewsIn Focus: FOCUS
Recently I highlighted the exceptional £4,900 per sq ft sales densities achieved by Richer Sounds. This time it is the opposite end of the density spectrum.
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NewsStore stocks up ahead of Dixons profit alert
Despite bearish comments from Next boss Simon Wolfson, general stores outperformed the market over the week - but that was ahead of a profit warning from electricals giant Dixons.
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NewsTesco forced to cap PriceCheck refunds
Tesco has shrugged off initial teething problems with its new PriceCheck guarantee and said it remains committed to the promotion, despite having to cap refunds after some shoppers were making claims of more than £100.
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NewsDiscounters the winners as grocery growth slows sharply
Grocery sales growth has slowed sharply in the past month according to the latest market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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AnalysisWinning in tough times
This year’s Retail Week Conference showed how creatively UK retailers are tackling tough trading conditions. Charlotte Hardie and Rebecca Thomson report on the highlights.
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OpinionPick n Pay launches Smart Shopper loyalty scheme
South Africa’s second largest grocery retailer Pick n Pay has launched the country’s largest and most extensive loyalty programme, named Smart Shopper.
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NewsRetailers weigh up impact of Channel Islands VAT changes
Chancellor hopes tackling Low Value Consignment Relief will help struggling entertainment stores
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NewsTesco's price checker backfires
Tesco has been forced to issue of flood of refunds after its efforts to go head-to-head with Asda’s price guarantee have backfired.
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NewsGeorge at Asda promotes careers in fashion with education drive
George at Asda has thrown its weight behind the training and education of fashion students with the launch of an open-house Education Day and a fully funded university programme.
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AnalysisHow Leahy transformed Tesco’s business in the UK
Terry Leahy was told Tesco had reached saturation point in the UK. Having developed non food, gone online and moved into services, he’s proved the doubters wrong.
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NewsAsda set to open its first high street supermarket without car parking
Asda is to open its first high street supermarket without car parking as it seeks to ramp up expansion.
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NewsAsda chief Andy Clarke says the future is local
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said the future of retail is local and supermarkets need to be clear about the role they play in local communities.
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NewsGrocers back Government healthy living pledge
The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
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AnalysisChannel Islands VAT rules
Big name retailers capitalising on the Channel Island VAT loophole is seen by some as an unfair advantage. Will George Osborne’s Budget change the status quo?
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Asda gets the go ahead from OFT for Netto deal
The Office of Fair Trading has ruled that Asda’s acquisition of Netto will not be referred to the Competition Commission.
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AnalysisRichard Hodgson
Having played pivotal roles at Waitrose and Asda, Richard Hodgson is now at the heart of the next phase of Morrisons’ growth, in particular driving own-brand.
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NewsEx-Sainsbury’s head of clothing joins M&S
Former Sainsbury’s head of clothing Sara Bradley is to join Marks & Spencer as head of buying for M&S Brands within the womenswear team.
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NewsAsda given go-ahead from OFT for Netto conversions
Asda’s acquisition of Netto has been cleared by the Office of Fair Trading and will not be referred to the Competition Commission.
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NewsAsda celebrates International Women's Day
Asda is celebrating International Women’s Day today with the launch of several initiatives to recognise women’s equality.