All Asda articles – Page 77
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AnalysisShopper verdict: As Lidl launches into fashion, would you buy its clothes?
Lidl launched its first womenswear fashion range in stores this week, as it makes a play for the value fashion market.
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NewsAsda only big-four grocer to grow share as Tesco's sales plunge
Asda was the only grocer from the big four to grow market share in the past three months as Tesco’s sales dropped 4%, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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OpinionComment: Why Asda is playing a long game for retail success
In the wake of continual change to the retail landscape, successful retailing is more than ever like running a marathon, not a sprint.
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OpinionComment: The ever-changing nature of the supermarket chief executive
In light of Justin King’s Sainsbury’s departure and Tesco’s leadership crisis, supermarket leaders must remember the importance of innovation.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Disposable incomes on cusp of breaking all-time high
The average UK household’s disposable income has increased for the tenth month in a row and is approaching an all-time high since Asda began recording the data.
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AnalysisComment: Retailers should focus on their strategy and forget competition
Retailers must remember that while competitive pricing is important, remaining focused on their core offering and target market is essential.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from the week ending August 20, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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OpinionComment: Will Lidl's fashion range measure up in a competitive market?
Lidl has launched into the clothing market with a range that incudes a £14.99 leather jacket. But how will it fare in a very competitive market?
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NewsNeed to know: The opticians market as John Lewis plans to enter
With news that John Lewis is preparing to enter the opticians market by trialling two stores, what competition will it face?
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OpinionComment: Morrisons is playing catch up with its rivals
Morrisons has been playing catch up again this week, both with opening hours and marketing.
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NewsFMCG sales growing at slowest pace for five years, says Nielsen
Sales of fast-moving consumer goods such as soft drinks and toiletries are growing at the slowest pace for five years, according to Nielsen.
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OpinionComment: Is George at Asda a future king of fashion?
The news that George at Asda has overtaken Marks & Spencer to become the second largest clothing retailer by volume comes as little surprise to most.
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NewsAsda overtakes Marks & Spencer to become second largest fashion brand
Asda’s George clothing label has overtaken Marks & Spencer to become the second largest fashion brand by volume.
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NewsAsda expects Christmas growth but cautions over 'two-speed recovery'
Asda boss Andy Clarke expects to deliver growth over Christmas despite tough conditions, but has cautioned that a two-speed recovery could hamper the revival.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from August 13, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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NewsAsda like-for-likes rise 0.5% in second quarter driven by EDLP
Asda has unveiled a 0.5% rise in its second quarter which it said was driven by its “clear and consistent” Everyday Low Pricing (EDLP) strategy.
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NewsB&Q sublets space to Morrisons as part of downsizing strategy
B&Q has sublet space in its Norwich store to grocer Morrisons as the DIY retailer pursues its strategy of downsizing larger stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Waitrose spends money to make money
Waitrose’s investments aim to position it well for the future but will hit first-half profits – Retail Week asks where the grocer is spending.
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AnalysisIn the news: Ian McLeod, the man reportedly on the list for Morrisons' top job
As reports emerge that former Halfords boss Ian McLeod is in the running for the Morrisons chief executive role, Retail Week takes a look at his career.
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OpinionComment: Asda avoids musical chairs at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
The appointment of Andy Higginson as Morrisons’ next chairman is the latest instance of musical chairs in the leading grocers’ boardrooms.