All Asda articles – Page 45
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NewsSupermarket sales inch up as Waitrose and Lidl reach market share highs
Supermarket sales inched up 0.3% in the 12 weeks to September 11, with Waitrose and Lidl both reaching record market shares.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Schuh
Retail news round-up: Asda tops paid search advertising and Schuh reveals strong sales growth
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DataMarket monitor: Ongoing struggle for health & beauty market
Although not as big a fall as last period, the toiletries market continues its ongoing struggle with a 2.1% decline YoY, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsTesco chairman Allan: 'It will take years to solve' issue of excess space
Tesco chairman John Allan has blamed the issues surrounding the supermarket industry on the so-called “space race” within the sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco, Asda and Lidl batten down the hatches on this frantic Friday
Grocers have been hit by what many have dubbed a “perfect storm” in recent years – and another whirlwind ripped across the market today.
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NewsAsda launches fresh wave of price cuts as new boss Clarke bids to boost sales
Asda has launched a fresh wave of price cuts as new boss Sean Clarke attempts to rejuvenate the grocer’s ailing sales, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Retailers blazing a trail on the customer journey
Retailers all over the world are taking a more personal approach to their customers in a bid to stand out from the crowd.
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NewsAsda full-year profits rise but sales slump amid fierce competition
Asda posted a jump in pre-tax profits last year despite suffering tumbling sales amid fierce competition within the grocery sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons' high-tempo agenda must continue to compete with rivals
When Morrisons updates on half-year trading next Thursday, the City will be looking for further evidence that its turnaround efforts are working.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons' new trading director Barry Williams
Morrisons has hired former Asda executive Barry Williams to a key trading role and analysts believe he will boost the grocer’s purchasing power.
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NewsWalmart to axe 7,000 back-office jobs in efficiency drive
Asda owner Walmart has revealed plans to cut around 7,000 desk jobs over the next few months as it strives to become more efficient.
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NewsMorrisons hires former Asda exec Barry Williams for key trading role
Morrisons has hired Asda’s former chief customer officer, Barry Williams, in a key role as the supermarket’s turnaround efforts continue.
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OpinionBlog: The grocery fulfilment war – has Asda surrendered?
The grocery market is facing a fulfilment war. Tesco this week launched same-day click-and-collect at 300 shops, pushed by a new TV ad.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sports Direct's Keith Hellawell plus the latest retail stats
The week in words and numbers, August 26, 2016: Sports Direct shareholders advised by consultancy to reject Keith Hellawell’s board re-election
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AnalysisInfographic: Great British Bake Off has retailers battling for spend
The Great British Bake Off returns to TV screens tonight and retailers across the UK will be bidding to cash in on the series.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Asda's performance keeps tumbling
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Asda’s 7.5% drop in like-for-like, with it’s chief executive officer Andy Clarke due to step down.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Sports Direct and more
Retail round-up: John Lewis to inject £9m to expand its beauty halls and Sports Direct under pressure over workplace practices review.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's fightback must be about more than just price
Asda’s nightmarish Q2 update was good news for its rivals, not just because the 7.5% LFL tumble was further evidence of how far it lags its peers.
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NewsAsda offloads photo business as it sharpens focus on core supermarkets
Asda has sold its loss-making photo business in a £5.35m deal as the grocer increases its focus on its core supermarket operations.
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NewsHot weather and Olympics generate best supermarket sales in three years
Supermarket sales were at their best for three years in the four weeks to August 13, but big four giant Asda saw its market share continue to fall.