All Asda articles – Page 153
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Desperately seeking chairman
Controversial store group Sports Direct has been having trouble finding a chairman, so Retail Week has turned headhunter in a bid to help out. George MacDonald compiles our shortlist of 10 candidates with the skills for the most challenging role in the industry. Over to you, Mr Ashley…
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AnalysisRetail parks innovate as DIY stores slow expansion
As the UK’s DIY big-boxers slow expansion plans, downsize and even consider closing stores, landlords need to take innovative action to revive their parks, says Mark Faithfull
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Asda ready to recruit 3,000 staff
Asda is to recruit almost 3,000 more staff across the UK as it continues to grow.
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Asda switches on to staff training via satellite TV
Asda has introduced a satellite-based TV system to assist with staff briefings and training.The system - 24/7 TV - is based on technology from Hughes Network Systems Europe was piloted in five stores. It has now been rolled out to all 267 stores and 25 distribution centres, as well as ...
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Monster supermarket to anchor MK Dons ground
Milton Keynes Council has granted planning permission for what is thought to be Britain’s largest supermarket.
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Asda helps fund Milton Keynes stadium
Asda is to develop another 9,300 sq m Asda Wal-Mart supercentre in Denbigh, Milton Keynes. A planning application has been lodged as part of the Stadium MK project, which will include a 30,000 seat stadium to house the Wimbledon soccer franchise, which is relocating to Milton Keynes. In ...
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Asda grows portfolio by 10 stores
Asda plans to add 10 stores to its existing UK portfolio this year, through a mixture of new site acquisitions and redevelopments. The development programme is valued at £360 million.
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US bid onslaught looms for stores
The City is predicting a stream of American-backed highly leveraged takeover bids for top British retailers.