All Asda articles – Page 121
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Opinion
Malcolm Walker’s next summit
As Iceland founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker returns from one feat - conquering Everest - he now faces another: the potential sale of failed bank Landsbanki’s 67% stake in the frozen food retailer.
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NewsHard discounters and Waitrose post strong growth
The two parallels of the hard discounters and upmarket grocer Waitrose powered ahead in the latest Kantar Worldpanel figures.
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NewsAsda promotes quality agenda amid flat sales
Asda has pledged to extend its investment in product quality, complementing its established credentials on price.
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NewsAsda posts flat first-quarter
Grocery and general merchandise giant Asda has posted adjusted like-for-like growth of 0.8% in its first quarter.
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NewsAsda invests a further £27m to bolster fresh food
Asda is to invest a further £27m in quality improvements across its fresh food business, with “market-leading quality specifications” introduced across all its fresh meat and produce categories as it seeks to further boost sales.
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NewsAsda to open George clothing stores in Middle East
Grocer Asda is to open its first George clothing stores overseas in an attempt to build George into a global business.
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NewsWiggle sale or IPO on cards as profits surge
Bike etailer Wiggle has clocked up surges in sales and profit and is considering an IPO or sale.
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NewsAsda opens converted Netto stores
Asda opened its first two converted Netto stores on Tuesday in Wakefield and Worksop.
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NewsAsda introduces 6,000 apprenticeships
Asda has pledged to introduce 6,000 apprenticeships by the end of this year, and up to 25,000 by the end of 2012 as it seeks to change the face of retail as a career choice.
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NewsRivals circle Focus stores after its collapse into administration
4,000 jobs in the balance as struggling DIY retailer calls in Ernst & Young after defaulting on loan.
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NewsThe Hut gears up for float with adviser beauty parade
Online retailer backed by Rose considering IPO to capitalise on growing appetite for digital stocks.
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AnalysisJoin the social club
Facebook and Twitter are easy ways for retailers to spread the word about their brand, but how well are they being used for customer service? Rebecca Thomson puts retailers to the social media test.
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OpinionTried and trusted
By harnessing social media retailers can give customers what they want, says Rick Bendel.
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NewsDarren Blackhurst confirmed as new chief of Matalan
Darren Blackhurst has been confirmed as chief executive of Matalan, according to headhunters Flint Hyde.
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NewsKate Middleton wedding dress replicas to hit the shelves
Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton has said designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was “the experience of a lifetime” as replica dresses began to hit the shelves within days of its reveal.
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NewsTesco ditches its 'double the difference' online price promise
Tesco has ditched its double the difference price promise from its online price checker blaming a “cottage industry” of determined shoppers who have exploited the system.
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NewsArgos pushes new products in a bid to combat tough trading
Multichannel general merchandise giant Argos is to move into new product categories as it chases growth in tough trading conditions, which led to a plunge in profits.
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NewsPeacocks calls on Leighton
Former Asda chief executive Allan Leighton in frame to become chairman of value fashion group.
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NewsTesco to rein in category growth with home focus
Tesco group chief executive Phil Clarke has signalled that the retailer’s non-food, non-fashion offer will focus on product for the home and garden rather than further experimentation with items such as gold and cars.
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AnalysisA local shop for local people
Localising the product mix can enable retailers to tap into customers’ particular sense of taste, but how can this be achieved with economies of scale and profit in mind? Liz Morrell reports.