All Asda articles – Page 24
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OpinionClive Black: Sainsbury's – thank goodness for Argos
Who would have thought it? Argos has been a much-abused label for many years in Britain’s investment community and yet it is the shining light in Sainsbury’s interim results.
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NewsSainsbury's profits fall as restructuring costs bite
Sainsbury’s has suffered a fall in profitability during what chief executive Mike Coupe described as a “solid” first half.
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VideoWatch: Asda’s high-octane Christmas advert
Asda has launched a high-energy Christmas advert as the grocer plays on the “excitement” and “chaotic” nature of the festive season.
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NewsAsda considers wielding axe on 2,500 roles
Asda could axe 2,500 jobs next year as it reshapes its workforce amid a “competitive retail environment”.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda: CMA to consider Aldi and Lidl impact
The competition watchdog will consider the impact Aldi and Lidl have had on the UK grocery market during its probe of the proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda merger.
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NewsAsda and Morrisons outpace big four in September
Asda and Morrisons outgrew their big four rivals last month as shoppers started stocking up on Christmas essentials.
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NewsFashion retailers questioned by MPs on sustainability
Fashion retail bosses have been asked to explain to MPs what measures they are taking to minimise the environmental and social impact of the goods they sell.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda may threaten competition in 460 locations
The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda could result in a “substantial lessening of competition” in almost 500 locations, the competition watchdog has warned.
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NewsGrocery sales bloom in hot summer weather
Food sales climbed by 3.8% over the summer, boosted by the heatwave and the World Cup.
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AnalysisWhy Amazon, Ocado and Asda are going to university
As the new academic year begins, we look at why retail goliaths are increasingly turning to universities for more than just new talent.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda: CMA kicks off investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its investigation into the mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda.
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NewsCo-op sales soar as hot weather boosts grocery
The Co-op achieved its best sales growth in almost seven years as grocers generally benefited from the summer heatwave.
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NewsAgenda: Grocery market share data and bank holiday
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, when the latest Kantar grocery market share data is the main scheduled agenda item.
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NewsAsda posts fifth quarter of growth in a row
Asda has posted its fifth consecutive quarter of increased like-for-likes sales, with online sales growth spurred by its general merchandise arm.
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NewsAgenda: Asda and Kingfisher update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Asda and Kingfisher.
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NewsAsda promotes Hemmerdinger as CMO exits
Asda chief merchandising officer Jesús Lorente is to leave the Walmart-owned grocer little over a year after being appointed.
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NewsGrocery sales climb as World Cup boosts performance
Grocery sales climbed 3.6% in the last 12 weeks – the highest rate of growth this year as shoppers stocked up with drinks to watch the big England games in the World Cup.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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NewsAsda warehouse closure plans put 260 jobs at risk
Asda has entered into consultation with more than 260 employees amid plans to shutter one of its fulfilment centres.
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AnalysisProfile: Sainsbury's new chairman Martin Scicluna
When Sainsbury’s revealed earlier this year that it was shopping for a new chairman, plenty of potential candidates would have been keen to put themselves in the proverbial shop window.