All Asda articles – Page 21
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OpinionMove of the Week: Retail leaders must step up in brutal market
Happy New Year! Retail, as we know, never sleeps but for those of us that took some time out over the Christmas period to rest and reflect, the fast start to the new year has forced us to wake quickly from our festive slumber.
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NewsAsda to replace meat and fish counters with food-for-now offer
Asda is to close all of its in-store meat and fish counters as part of efforts to increase its focus on the food-for-now market.
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NewsAsda kick starts the year with new exec appointments
Asda has made several new board appointments as part of its strategy to grow the business “this year and beyond”.
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AnalysisThe nine most jaw-dropping retail moments of 2019
The retail industry has experienced many twists and turns this year. Retail Week picks nine truly jaw-dropping moments from 2019.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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AnalysisFrom horsemeat to the Crystal Methodist: most memorable moments of the decade
Retail Week looks back at the most groundbreaking retail stories of the 2010s.
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NewsAsda hunts for new finance director ahead of IPO
Asda has kicked off the search for a new finance director as it prepares for a return to the stock exchange.
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AnalysisWhy can’t Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons make it work overseas?
While the likes of the German discounters and US giant Walmart seem to be going from strength to strength in overseas markets, UK grocers are in worldwide retreat. Retail Week analyses why and whether or not they are missing a trick
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NewsSupermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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NewsWalmart to double down on China with new store rollout
Walmart has unveiled plans to open 500 new stores in China, in a bid to more than double its footprint in the country.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
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.
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NewsAsda sales drop as Walmart blames Brexit effect
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.
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NewsMajority of Asda staff sign new contracts as grace period ends
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.
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NewsMarket share growth slows as grocers gear up for Christmas
The grocery market saw growth slow over the last 12 weeks, as supermarkets across the UK began to gear up for the festive period.
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AnalysisFuture of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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VideoWatch: Asda advert focuses on ‘Christmas magic’
Asda has unveiled its ‘Let’s Make Christmas Extra Special’ TV advert centred around people who go the extra mile to “spread joy throughout the festive season”.
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NewsAsda contract row: Fewer than 1,000 staff yet to sign new deals
Asda has claimed that fewer than 1,000 of its staff are yet to sign new contracts and hit back at “misinformation” surrounding the number of undecided employees.
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NewsAgenda: Primark, Sainsbury’s and M&S update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Primark, Sainsbury’s and M&S on the agenda.
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NewsAsda to increase basic pay as contract dispute goes to the wire
Asda has said it will increase the basic pay of its hourly-paid staff next April, as its dispute with thousands of its staff over their failure to sign new contracts rumbles on.
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NewsAsda refuses to remove sack threat as contract deadline looms
Asda has rejected calls to remove the threat of dismissal from thousands of staff who could be sacked this week if they fail to sign new contracts.