All Asda articles – Page 138
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NewsSainsbury’s loses market share to rivals
More than £11m of spending was switched from Sainsbury’s to its competitors in the 12 weeks to November, according to TNS Worldpanel data leaked to The Times.
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OpinionWho can shout the loudest?
As the grocers gear up for the key Christmas trading period, they launch into claim after counter claim about how much they can save customers this year. But who will win the battle?
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Online secret Sales take off as Christmas battle hots up
Retailers are staging a host of “secret Sales” as the Christmas selling season kicks off in an attempt to win spend during the all important golden quarter.
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AnalysisJudith McKenna could one day have the top job at Asda
In the week McKenna presented Asda’s third-quarter results, Jennifer Creevy says the sharp but likeable woman who runs Asda’s finances could one day be in the frame for the top job.
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NewsAsda sales growth slows as lower inflation takes toll
Asda, the Walmart-owned grocer and general merchandiser, has reported a slowdown in sales growth and said it would save shoppers £150m this Christmas.
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NewsAsda posts flat profits and is ‘sold’ in internal Walmart deal
Asda, the Walmart-owned grocery and general merchandise giant, generated profit before tax of £520.4m last year.
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AnalysisChristmas spending
Retail’s traditional golden quarter is under way and store chiefs’ attention is pretty much devoted to achieving Christmas sales success. But will shoppers spend?
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NewsKidswear most resilient clothing sector
Kidswear has been the most resilient clothing sector in the recession, according to market research house Verdict.
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NewsSainsbury's launches biggest ever toy promotion
Sainsbury’s has today launched its biggest ever toy promotion, slashing 50% off prices of all toys for one week.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Jobs in grocery
Asda’s Andy Clarke is concerned about unemployment and has pledged to tackle it head on, but what are all the big four grocers doing about this issue?
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NewsFamilies £11 a week better off than a year ago
The average family is £11 a week better off last month compared to the same period last year, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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OpinionCo-op needs to toughen up
The Co-operative Group has achieved a lot since buying Somerfield. But it’s chief executive Peter Marks needs to toughen up to take on the big boys.
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OpinionUse retail’s voice for greater good
Retailers can use their connections with consumers to help good causes, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsGeorge collaboration portal cuts overseas costs
George is using an online collaboration portal to deliver “George in a box” to Wal-mart’s businesses around the world.
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NewsAsda’s Andy Clarke promises to hire more disadvantaged youth
Asda is to launch a three-year campaign to hire more young people, as chief operating officer Andy Clarke said “something needs to be done to give young people a chance”.
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NewsGrocers’ growth continues to slow along with food price inflation
Growth among the grocers continues to slow as food price inflation moderates, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel market share figures.
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NewsGeorge claims top spot in clothing market share
Asda’s George has seized the top spot in clothing market share, delivering managing director Anthony Thompson’s target to take first place 18 months early.
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NewsCompetition test to limit grocers’ local expansion
The Competition Commission has said it will press ahead with tougher planning hurdles to stop supermarkets dominating local markets.
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NewsCo-op says it holds the key to ‘democratic consumerism’, not Asda
The Co-op has invited Asda to “come and see how it’s done” as it objects to its rival’s claims of leading the way in “democratic” business.
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NewsAsda installs webcams as it aims for company transparency
Asda has outlined a radical new strategy that it claims will make it the first genuinely transparent business that puts the customer at the heart of its decision-making process.