All Asda articles – Page 144
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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?
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AnalysisRetail finance directors: More than just number crunchers
No longer just bean counters in ivory towers, the role of the finance chief has evolved, and those who can marry the maths with commercial nous are in high demand.
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NewsGrocers still in line for non-food growth
Supermarkets’ non-food sales growth has slackened but the grocers are still well positioned to steal share from traditional general merchandise rivals, according to a Mintel report.
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NewsAsda launches Hannah Montana dress
Asda clothing brand George has today launched a replica of a dress worn by US film star Hannah Montana for £10.The dress has been launched to coincide with the launch of the film Hannah Montana: The Movie, starring Miley Cirus, who plays Hannah Montana.Cirus wears the original dress in the ...
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NewsAsda opens new George HQ
Asda has opened its new £12m headquarters for its George clothing brand.
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AnalysisOcado ups ante as online food battle hots up
With soaring sales and a price campaign taking on Waitrose and Tesco, Ocado’s confidence is growing. Jennifer Creevy meets co-founder Jason Gissing
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OpinionFacing the fear factor
It is vital to encourage spending and stop consumer confidence sliding, says Andy Clarke
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NewsDebenhams and Asda suits a sign of the times
Debenhams has proclaimed that “any woman can wear rubbish and look good”, with the launch of a new suit made from recycled plastic bottles.Each suit is made from 50 bottles which are melted down and woven in to a “soft but hard-wearing” type of polyester, said the department store retailer.The ...
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Local produce sales rocket at Asda
Asda scored a 41 per cent uplift in locally produced-food sales last month in England and Wales compared with the same period last year.
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NewsAsda rolls back prices for Easter
Asda is to roll back prices this week as it gears up for a supermarket price war over the key Easter trading period.The grocer has slashed prices as part of its commitment to cut 12,500 prices by Easter. Product include fresh fish, meat, frozen desserts, soft drinks, alcohol, DVDs, George ...
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NewsAsda to build its largest store in Northern Ireland
Supermarket retailer Asda has been given the nod to build what will be its largest store in Northern Ireland after nearly three years of awaiting a planning decision.Asda will now develop the 54,000 sq ft store at a cost of £25m at outlet centre Junction One in Antrim.The decision to ...
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Half of Brits fear losing their jobs, according to Asda survey
Half the population fear losing their jobs during the next six months and two thirds would be prepared to take a pay cut or a reduction in hours to avoid being made redundant, according to an Asda survey.The survey of 1,000 people also found that half expect their pay to ...