All Asda articles – Page 45
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NewsEx-Asda boss Archie Norman to advise government on business
Retail veteran Archie Norman has been appointed to help advise the government on how it supports and deals with the business world.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, consumer spending and more
Retail news round-up: Amazon prohibits incentivised reviews, consumer spending slows, and Sephora to postpone Iranian store openings
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NewsAsda poaches Co-op's Andrew Mann as part of trio of senior hires
Asda has re-shaped its customer and marketing teams as the grocer ramps up efforts to reconnect to its core shopper base, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBrexit not deterring shoppers but household finances under pressure
The outcome of June’s referendum to leave the EU and the weakened pound has not yet had an impact on shopping behaviour, according to figures.
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NewsAnalysis: Five things we learned from Sainsbury's second quarter update
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe today updated the City for the first time since completing the £1.4bn acquisition of Home Retail Group this morning.
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NewsAsda launches second wave of price cuts in less than a fortnight
Big four giant Asda has launched a fresh wave of price cuts, less than two weeks after it last slashed prices, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury’s execs appointed commercial bosses following Argos acquisition
Sainsbury’s online director and head of clothing will helm commercial strategy across Sainsbury’s and Argos following the merger.
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NewsSupermarket sales inch up as Waitrose and Lidl reach market share highs
Supermarket sales inched up 0.3% in the 12 weeks to September 11, with Waitrose and Lidl both reaching record market shares.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Schuh
Retail news round-up: Asda tops paid search advertising and Schuh reveals strong sales growth
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DataMarket monitor: Ongoing struggle for health & beauty market
Although not as big a fall as last period, the toiletries market continues its ongoing struggle with a 2.1% decline YoY, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsTesco chairman Allan: 'It will take years to solve' issue of excess space
Tesco chairman John Allan has blamed the issues surrounding the supermarket industry on the so-called “space race” within the sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco, Asda and Lidl batten down the hatches on this frantic Friday
Grocers have been hit by what many have dubbed a “perfect storm” in recent years – and another whirlwind ripped across the market today.
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NewsAsda launches fresh wave of price cuts as new boss Clarke bids to boost sales
Asda has launched a fresh wave of price cuts as new boss Sean Clarke attempts to rejuvenate the grocer’s ailing sales, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Retailers blazing a trail on the customer journey
Retailers all over the world are taking a more personal approach to their customers in a bid to stand out from the crowd.
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NewsAsda full-year profits rise but sales slump amid fierce competition
Asda posted a jump in pre-tax profits last year despite suffering tumbling sales amid fierce competition within the grocery sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons' high-tempo agenda must continue to compete with rivals
When Morrisons updates on half-year trading next Thursday, the City will be looking for further evidence that its turnaround efforts are working.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons' new trading director Barry Williams
Morrisons has hired former Asda executive Barry Williams to a key trading role and analysts believe he will boost the grocer’s purchasing power.
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NewsWalmart to axe 7,000 back-office jobs in efficiency drive
Asda owner Walmart has revealed plans to cut around 7,000 desk jobs over the next few months as it strives to become more efficient.
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NewsMorrisons hires former Asda exec Barry Williams for key trading role
Morrisons has hired Asda’s former chief customer officer, Barry Williams, in a key role as the supermarket’s turnaround efforts continue.
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OpinionBlog: The grocery fulfilment war – has Asda surrendered?
The grocery market is facing a fulfilment war. Tesco this week launched same-day click-and-collect at 300 shops, pushed by a new TV ad.