All Asda articles – Page 75
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AnalysisScottish independence: Retail chief executives give their verdict
On the day Scotland heads en masse to the polling booths, Retail Week rounds up how retail bosses expect Scottish independence will impact the retail industry and affect consumers.
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NewsNew Look hires former Asda and Matalan boss Paul Mason as non-exec chairman
Fashion retailer New Look has appointed Paul Mason, the former Asda and Matalan chief executive, as its non-executive chairman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers are embracing the developer’s mindset
As shoppers continue to migrate online, retailers are thinking like developers about how best to utilise their empty store space.
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NewsMore than 100 British businesses sign open letter calling for business rates reform
The big four grocers are among more than 100 of Britain’s biggest companies that have called for the controversial business rates system to be overhauled in an open letter published today.
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NewsGrocery bosses meet David Cameron as Scottish independence debate escalates
David Cameron met with the bosses of grocery retailers yesterday amid speculation he used the occasion to ask them to speak out against Scottish independence.
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NewsAsda and Next chiefs warn on risks of a Scottish 'Yes' vote
The chief executives of Asda and Next are the latest retail leaders to highlight the risks of a ‘Yes’ vote as the Scottish independence referendum nears.
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OpinionComment: Tesco boss Dave Lewis has his turnaround work cut out
Tesco boss Dave Lewis describes himself as willing to do the right thing, even if it’s difficult. But is his message getting across?
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NewsAsda overhauls online business and buys click-and-collect pod technology
Asda has overhauled its online business as it acquires a fully automated click-and-collect pod technology to make it even more convenient for customers to shop.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Primark, Boden, Net-A-Porter and Asda
Retail news round-up on September 8, 2014: BC Partners mulls Phones 4u options, Primark full year salessurge 17%, Boden launches in Australia, Net-A-Porter cuts losses and more.
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AnalysisConclusion to the 'horse meat' review: What retailers need to know
The result of the Elliott Review of the integrity of the food supply chain triggered by last year’s horse-meat scandal was published this week. Retail Week looks at what retailers need to know.
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NewsCo-operative Group makes progress on big store disposals
The Co-operative Group has offloaded 10% of big stores identified for disposal in the first six months of this year, as part of its restructuring plans.
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NewsHorse meat review cautions retailers from buying food lower than market value
The report into the horse meat scandal urges retailers not to buy food at lower than the market price for fear it could “impact the integrity of the food industry”.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from the week ending September 03, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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OpinionComment: What should Dave Lewis bring to Tesco’s retail offer?
In the era of multi-format, omnichannel retail, could a chief executive with a non-retail background be exactly what Tesco needs?
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NewsAsda doubles Tube station click-and-collect locations
Asda is doubling the number of click-and-collect points available at London Underground stations from next week, following the successful roll-out of its current offer.
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OpinionComment: Can value grocer Lidl disrupt the clothing sector?
The competition has once again heated up among the supermarket chains. Lidl has launched a value clothing range for women which will compete with value retailers such as Asda’s George and Primark.
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OpinionBlog: Lidl could benefit from the Primark factor in its fashion foray
Lidl grabbed many column inches when it launched its first womenswear collection last week, but will it prove successful?
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NewsAsda pilots shoppable ads on website to capture impulse purchases
Asda is trialling clickable ad technology on its own website with a view to rolling it out to third-party brand websites.
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NewsTesco's sales fall but Morrisons shows signs of improvement, Nielsen reports
Embattled grocer Tesco’s sales tumbled 5.9% in the 12 weeks to August 16, when its market share slumped from 29.7% to 28.2% year on year.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's new boss Dave Lewis must hit the right price point
With Dave Lewis’ arrival at a rudderless Tesco being brought forward and the warning on profits again, it is fair to suggest that all is not sweetness and light in Cheshunt.