All Asda articles – Page 143
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News
Retailers are responding to obesity, claims BRC
Retailers are demonstrating the effectiveness of working with customers to help them make the lifestyle changes needed in the fight against obesity, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsAsda staff to share record £43m bonus
Asda has revealed that its staff are to share a £43m payout, the largest ever share scheme payout from the grocer.
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NewsSupermarkets under fire over suppliers accused of illegal rainforest destruction
The big four supermarkets are being accused of sourcing from Brazilian farms responsible for illegal deforestation.
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OpinionDo we really need more regulation?
As a decision on the proposed grocery ombudsman remains up in the air, supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s need to focus on efficiencies to help customers through the tough times.
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NewsAsda and Tesco battle for stores site
Supermarket giants Asda and Tesco are embroiled in a dispute in Coalville, Leicestershire, where both retailers have submitted plans to develop stores.
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NewsAsda’s George to offer downloads with clothing
Asda clothing brand George has struck a deal with Universal Music giving shoppers free music downloads when they buy certain clothes.
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NewsWaitrose improves growth
Waitrose is showing signs of combating recessionary pressures with growth increasing to 4 per cent in the 12 weeks ending May 17, following the launch of its value line Essential.
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NewsHouseholds £3 a week better off last month, according to Asda
The average UK family was £3 a week better off last month compared to the same period in 2008, according to a survey from grocer Asda.
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OpinionEra of transparency for retailers?
Asda’s Andy Bond says grocers need to be more transparent, so how can they use social networking sites to improve their customer relationships?
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NewsAsda chief Andy Bond heralds a ‘new era of consumer power’
Asda chief executive Andy Bond has heralded a “new era of democracy” as consumers now shape the way retailers do business.
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NewsFormer M&S execs join Asda’s George
Asda has appointed two former Marks & Spencer executives to take up senior roles at its George clothing range.
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NewsAndy Bond to deliver BRC’s Annual Retail Lecture
Asda chief executive Andy Bond is to deliver the British Retail Consortium’s inaugural Annual Retail Lecture on Tuesday.
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OpinionFood retail’s outstanding leaders
The supermarkets have pursued very different tactics to navigate the recession, but their success derives from one common quality, which is a clear vision that comes right from the very top.
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NewsAsda to boost home shopping as sales soar
Wal-Mart-owned grocer Asda intends to test a “home shopping centre” designed to extend retail capacity in its busiest locations.
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OpinionNew era of supermarket loyalty wars?
Tesco has led the charge on loyalty cards. Will its Clubcard relaunch next week win it back customers from competitors Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons?
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NewsAsda pushes into games market by hiring experts
Asda has hired 12 games specialists from rival Gamestation and now defunct distributor EUK to ramp up its gaming business.
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Analysis
With the recession has come permanent change
From consumer habits to store refits, sourcing to credit insurance, the recession has brought profound changes to the retail world that are likely to be permanent. Charlotte Hardie reports
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AnalysisDiversification: A lucrative sideline or fatal distraction?
Retailers eager to boost business may expand into categories beyond their comfort zone, but do they risk stretching themselves too far?
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NewsAsda chief marketing officer given Wal-Mart international role
Asda chief marketing officer Rick Bendel has been promoted to a new role of international chief marketing officer for parent company Wal-Mart.
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OpinionPharmacies: convenience or community?
Supermarkets keep broadening their offer and time- and cash-strapped shoppers are only too happy take advantage. But when it comes to health and pharmaceuticals, can the supermarkets’ convenience trump the specialists’ customer care?