All Asda articles – Page 131
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NewsTesco and Asda market share slips during World Cup
Tesco and Asda’s market share slipped during the World Cup, despite aggressive promotions and an increase in sales growth since June.
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AnalysisResort trading: Sun, sea and selling on a summer holiday
Huge sales spikes in certain products are a boon, but life’s no beach for retailers trading in holiday resorts
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NewsAsda reinstates more upmarket lines
Asda has said it has put choice and quality back into its ranges for the key Christmas season.
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AnalysisPrice comparison claims
What powers does advertising watchdog the ASA have and what are the penalties for retailers that breach the UK Advertising Codes?
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NewsVuvuzela warning sounded
Shops in the UK selling vuvuzelas could face serious financial consequences because of question marks over the name.
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AnalysisStock clearance: Taking stock of all the options
Retailers have never had a greater choice of channels through which to clear excess stock
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AnalysisThe customer knows best
OC&C’s customer research on a selection of retailers and their propositions will give the high street plenty to think about
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NewsGrocers face muted growth, warns Bond
Asda chairman Andy Bond has cautioned that grocers face “two years of muted growth” as shoppers continue to tighten their belts in the tough climate.
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NewsTesco rapped over Asda price comparison ad
Supermarket giant Tesco has been censured by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for the second time in a year for making “ambiguous and misleading” claims.
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NewsWalmart appoints new US head
Walmart has appointed Eduardo Castro-Wright to president and chief executive of Global.com and Global sourcing while Bill Simon is promoted to president and chief executive of Walmart US.
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News‘Give customers a greater say,’ says Asda chairman
Asda chairman Andy Bond has said retailers need to revaluate how they engage shoppers of the future, hailing them as the “net generation”.
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AnalysisRising costs spell trouble for fashion
With the planned VAT increase, dollar pressure, and increases in raw materials and labour costs, how will fashion retailers cope, asks Lisa Berwin
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NewsRetailers in favour despite hike in VAT
Retailers can live with the effects of Tuesday’s emergency Budget: that was the snap judgement of store chiefs and investors alike to the Chancellor’s announcement.
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AnalysisGetting retail mergers right
Bringing two retailers together does not always ensure instant success or results. Mark Faithfull looks at the secrets of getting the process right
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NewsAsda aims to absorb VAT rise
Grocery and general merchandise giant Asda intends to shelter shoppers from the worst of the VAT rise in the new year.
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NewsAsda market share slips
Asda continues to underperform with its market share back down to a level not seen since November 2008, according to grocery figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Average household discretionary income falls in May
The average UK family had £6 a week less disposable income in May than the same month a year earlier, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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OpinionHonking all the way to the bank
Sainsbury’s scored with the sales of its vuvuzelas, but for the grocery market in general, the World Cup is just what is needed right now.
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NewsGeorge at Asda pushes for wider appeal to double sales in 5 years
George at Asda is introducing a series of initiatives to broaden its appeal as it attempts to double sales within five years.