Asda was formed in 1965 following the merger of Asquiths and Associated Dairies, and has established itself as one of the UK’s biggest supermarket players. The grocer is renowned for its focus on low prices and extensive product assortment, operating mainly from large out-of-town supermarkets and hypermarkets across the UK. Asda’s value proposition has come under threat from the rapid rise of discount duo Aldi and Lidl, but the retailer is increasingly seeking to narrow the price gap to retain its relevance among an increasingly savvy consumer base and maintain market share. As well as its core grocery business, Asda also operates the George clothing label, which launched in 1989, and George Home, which followed in 2014.
2019-11-28T07:07:00+00:00By Leanne Carr
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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Walmart has unveiled plans to open 500 new stores in China, in a bid to more than double its footprint in the country.
2019-11-22T05:30:00+00:00
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
2019-11-14T12:44:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda has posted a slight drop in like-for-like sales, which it has blamed on the ongoing political concerns over Brexit and consumer confidence.
2019-11-13T10:16:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda has said almost 120,000 staff have signed new contracts after a protracted battle with the GMB union that has drawn widespread political and media attention.
2019-11-12T10:37:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
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