All Asda articles – Page 72
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Opinion
Comment: Will Lidl's fashion range measure up in a competitive market?
Lidl has launched into the clothing market with a range that incudes a £14.99 leather jacket. But how will it fare in a very competitive market?
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News
Need to know: The opticians market as John Lewis plans to enter
With news that John Lewis is preparing to enter the opticians market by trialling two stores, what competition will it face?
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Opinion
Comment: Morrisons is playing catch up with its rivals
Morrisons has been playing catch up again this week, both with opening hours and marketing.
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News
FMCG sales growing at slowest pace for five years, says Nielsen
Sales of fast-moving consumer goods such as soft drinks and toiletries are growing at the slowest pace for five years, according to Nielsen.
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Opinion
Comment: Is George at Asda a future king of fashion?
The news that George at Asda has overtaken Marks & Spencer to become the second largest clothing retailer by volume comes as little surprise to most.
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News
Asda overtakes Marks & Spencer to become second largest fashion brand
Asda’s George clothing label has overtaken Marks & Spencer to become the second largest fashion brand by volume.
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News
Asda expects Christmas growth but cautions over 'two-speed recovery'
Asda boss Andy Clarke expects to deliver growth over Christmas despite tough conditions, but has cautioned that a two-speed recovery could hamper the revival.
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News
Infographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from August 13, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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News
Asda like-for-likes rise 0.5% in second quarter driven by EDLP
Asda has unveiled a 0.5% rise in its second quarter which it said was driven by its “clear and consistent” Everyday Low Pricing (EDLP) strategy.
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News
B&Q sublets space to Morrisons as part of downsizing strategy
B&Q has sublet space in its Norwich store to grocer Morrisons as the DIY retailer pursues its strategy of downsizing larger stores.
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Analysis
Analysis: Waitrose spends money to make money
Waitrose’s investments aim to position it well for the future but will hit first-half profits – Retail Week asks where the grocer is spending.
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Analysis
In the news: Ian McLeod, the man reportedly on the list for Morrisons' top job
As reports emerge that former Halfords boss Ian McLeod is in the running for the Morrisons chief executive role, Retail Week takes a look at his career.
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Opinion
Comment: Asda avoids musical chairs at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
The appointment of Andy Higginson as Morrisons’ next chairman is the latest instance of musical chairs in the leading grocers’ boardrooms.
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News
Infographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from July 31, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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Analysis
Analysis: Tesco's image problem must be addressed by new boss Dave Lewis
The departure of Philip Clarke and appointment of Dave Lewis has highlighted Tesco’s image problem and the task of turning that around.
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News
Analysis: New Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson's 'to do' list
Incoming Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson has a big task on his hands at the grocer. Retail Week looks at what his priorities might be.
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Opinion
Comment: Is a business rates 'Tesco tax' the right way to go?
The tables were turned again on major retailers this weekend when a coalition of local councils made a tough proposal to the Government.
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News
Grocery market growth falls to lowest level in 10 years as price war escalates
Grocery market growth fell to 0.9% in the 12 weeks ending July 20, the lowest level for 10 years, as the price war takes hold of the sector.
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News
Video: Channel 4's Dispatches investigates supermarket price wars
The fierce supermarket price war, triggered by the rise of discounters Aldi and Lidl, is to be highlighted in a TV documentary tonight.
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News
English councils propose 'Tesco tax' on large supermarkets
A group of councils is formally asking the Government for powers to tax supermarkets in a bid to boost local economies.