All Asda articles – Page 137
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NewsSainsbury’s to double size in non-food
Grocer will roll out click-and-collect to build on strong growth already achieved in non-food sector
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NewsGeorge at Asda managing director Anthony Thompson to join Fat Face
George at Asda’s managing director Anthony Thompson is set to to join lifestyle retailer Fat Face as chief executive.
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Man shot dead in Asda car park
A man has been shot dead in the car park of Asda in Robroyston, Glasgow.
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NewsGovernment gives go-ahead for grocery ombudsman
The Government has accepted the Competition Commission’s recommendation that an agency be created to regulate grocers’ relationships with suppliers.
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NewsShoppers return to premium food lines at Christmas
Supermarkets enjoyed shoppers’ return to premium foods at Christmas, according to research house TNS Worldpanel.
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NewsFood price war intensifies as grocers ramp up cuts for 2010
Grocers have kicked off the new year with an intense price war, signalling a year of even tougher competition in the food sector.
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OpinionA reality check for Ocado
Ocado has drawn plenty of glowing press comment and there’s plenty to admire in it, but whether it is flotable is another matter.
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NewsGrocery sales robust in December
Grocery sales were robust in December, up 6.7% in the four weeks to December 26 against the same period last year.
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NewsSnow causes retailers to shut up shop
The heavy snow has caused havoc for retailers with many of the major chains shutting shops early so staff can get home safely.
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NewsAsda launches biggest price rollback for a decade
Asda has today launched its biggest price rollback for a decade and has launched a campaign which claims to rid the industry of “phoney price claims”.
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NewsSnow disrupts online grocery orders
Heavy snow has played havoc with deliveries of Christmas groceries ordered online.
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OpinionDoes good food cost less?
Asda created a stir this week when it borrowed one of Sainsbury’s catchphrases. While some might view the theft of a strapline as a sin, having a giggle at Christmas is more important to customers.
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NewsAsda ploughs into online greetings card market
Asda has waded into the online personalised greetings card arena in a tie-up with manufacturer Hallmark.
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AnalysisAsda head office staff take to the shopfloor at Christmas
Like many retailers, Asda’s head office staff are sent into stores to help with the Christmas rush. Sara McCorquodale finds out what they learn.
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NewsAsda borrows Sainsbury’s slogan
Asda borrowed one of rival Sainsbury’s advertising catchphrases at the weekend, declaring “Good food costs less at Asda”.
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NewsMorrisons and Waitrose star as recession recedes in grocery
Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose all continued to grow their share of supermarket spending in the 12 weeks to 30 November, with Morrisons managing an all-time record share of 12.1%.
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OpinionAsda's happily ever after
Asda’s deal to sell official FIFA merchandise for next year’s World Cup is a marriage made in heaven for the grocer. And one that is likely to have rattled rivals. The partnership shows how lucrative such deals can be for the supermarkets - something they are all trying to cash in on.
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NewsAsda wins rights to sell official FIFA World Cup merchandise
Asda has won the rights to sell official World Cup products next summer after its parent Walmart struck a deal with FIFA’s worldwide master licensee.
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NewsCo-op and Somerfield launch £200m price war
The Co-operative and Somerfield have waded into the supermarket Christmas price war with the launch of a £200m promotional assault.
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OpinionWill Asda and Tesco be the winners next year?
Asda and Tesco have soaked up the majority of the market share from Woolworths’ collapse. Will their strength in non-food mean they emerge the winners in 2010?