All Asda articles – Page 98
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NewsHorse meat: latest round of product tests reveals no further horse DNA
No horse DNA has been found in the latest round of tests on processed meat products sold in UK stores, according to the BRC.
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OpinionComment: No more horsing around for retailers as they put scandal to rest
The horse meat scandal, which has dominated headlines for the past month, has opened a rich seam because it appeals to the British sense of humour.
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NewsFamilies cut back on spending despite £5 rise in disposable income
UK families were £5 a week better off compared to the same month last year but confidence and spending among shoppers is still low, according to research by Asda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: When supermarket price promotions are no longer enough
With a tough year ahead, grocers are sticking to low-price strategies but it will take more than that to keep hold of shoppers’ loyalty.
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AnalysisInfographic: How the horse meat scandal engulfed retail
The horse meat scandal has dominated headlines for more than a month involving a swathe of retailers and suppliers. This infographic shows how the crisis developed.
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GalleryIn pictures: Morrisons unveils Nutmeg kids clothing range
Morrisons is looking to poach shoppers from its archrivals with its new children’s clothing brand Nutmeg when it launches next month.
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NewsAsda launches nappy TV ad as it looks to grab Huggies' share
Asda has launched a TV advert to promote its Little Angels nappy range in a bid to capture the 22% market share up-for-grabs when nappy brand Huggies exits the UK.
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NewsFrozen burger sales plummet amid horse meat scandal
Sales of frozen burgers have plummeted 43% as the horse meat scandal damaged consumer confidence in the products, according to Kantar Worldpanel data.
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NewsAsda promotes Hemant Patel to strategy director role
Asda has promoted brand director Hemant Patel to become strategy director as it reviews its plans for the next five years.
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NewsRetailers receive boost as latest horse meat tests revealed
Retailers have breathed a sigh of relief after test results on processed beef released today found no new products contained horse meat.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke to ‘leave no stone unturned’ on horse meat
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has vowed to “leave no stone unturned” in the hunt to discover the extent of meat contamination in the supply chain following the horse meat scandal.
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NewsAsda profits increase despite flat Christmas like-for-likes
Asda’s gross profit increased over the fourth quarter despite like-for-likes remaining flat over Christmas, and the grocer has launched an online offensive on international markets by its fashion brand George.
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OpinionComment: We need to stop passing the horse meat buck and work together
Supermarkets, suppliers, producers, farmers, politicians and officials have been deeply involved in the horsemeat storm over the last few weeks.
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OpinionBlog: A new era for Asda
We’ve seen Tesco boss Phil Clarke outline his strategy over the past year and now it’s the turn of Asda’s chief Andy Clarke.
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NewsAsda drafts in McKinsey to advise on new five-year plan
Asda is to review its business to develop a wide-ranging strategic plan for the next five years and equip it for the changing retail landscape.
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OpinionComment: Horse meat scandal should drive return of quality control
How should the grocers avoid another scandal like the horse meat saga? By employing independent quality control teams, argues Bill Grimsey.
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AnalysisTimeline: How the horse meat crisis unfolded
The horse meat scandal continues to hit the headlines as retailers and suppliers attempt to restore consumer confidence. Retail Week looks at how events unfolded.
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NewsShopper spend at supermarkets surges as retailers expand into non-food
Supermarkets report that 58p of every £1 spent by shoppers go in their tills, which is up from a decade ago after retailers have expanded into non-food categories.
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NewsHorse meat meeting with Government 'very positive' says Asda boss Andy Clarke
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said the meeting between Government and retailers today to tackle the horse meat scandal was “very positive”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Morrisons’ Blockbuster stores acquisition mean for the grocery market?
Morrisons’ acquisition of 49 Blockbuster stores to ramp up its convenience arm’s expansion adds further spice to an already fiercely competitive market.