Asda
This coverage explores Asda’s strategy, operations, and performance within the UK grocery and retail sector. Reporting highlights store and online developments, product ranges, pricing strategies, financial results, leadership decisions, and sustainability initiatives. With a focus on commercial outcomes and competitive positioning, it provides insights for retail professionals managing grocery, value-driven, and multi-channel operations.
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustPeople Moves
BRC appoints Jo Whitfield as chairman-elect
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as its next chair, succeeding Andy Higginson when his term ends on 2 October 2025. Whitfield has 25 years’ experience in retail, including senior roles at Matalan, the Co-operative Group and Asda. She is currently a non-executive and audit chair…
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22 AugustHigh Street
Retail bosses urge chancellor to cut industry tax burden in Budget
More than 60 retail leaders have written to the chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget, warning that rising costs are driving up prices and threatening jobs. Chief executives from companies including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Asda, Boots and Ikea signed the letter, which calls for a reduction in business rates for…
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22 AugustSupermarkets
Asda launches second sustainability-linked finance scheme with Lloyds
Asda has launched a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme in partnership with Lloyds Bank, aimed at incentivising environmental and social improvements across its supplier base. The scheme offers tiered access to preferential financing rates, with terms dependent on suppliers’ performance against a range of sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs).…
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19 AugustSupermarkets
Grocery sales up 4% as Lidl narrows gap on Morrisons
Take-home grocery sales grew 4% in the four weeks to 10 August, as Lidl also closed in on Morrisons’ market position as the UK’s fifth largest grocer, the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator show. The figures also showed that grocery price inflation eased slightly to 5.0%, down from 5.2%…
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14 AugustSupermarkets
Business rates rise could see more than 100 supermarkets at risk
More than 100 large UK supermarkets could reportedly face closure under government plans to raise business rates for the most valuable retail properties, according to the Financial Times. It learnt that the proposed changes, due to be announced in the autumn Budget, could increase rates for premises with a rateable…
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13 AugustPeople Moves
M&S hires former Asda chief people officer
Marks and Spencer has appointed former Asda chief people officer Hayley Tatum to the same role, effective from October 2025. Tatum will join the retailer’s executive committee and begin a month-long induction working in stores and distribution centres. She spent more than 14 years at Asda, most recently as chief…
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11 AugustSupermarkets
Asda nears £1bn IT upgrade completion
Asda is reportedly nearing completion of its £1bn IT upgrade, six months later than originally planned, according to reports from The Telegraph. The supermarket is expected to finish separating its own computer systems from the systems of former owner Walmart within the next couple of weeks. The company has spent…
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6 AugustPeople Moves
Sainsbury’s announces leadership changes to drive Next Level strategy
Sainsbury’s has announced significant changes to its operating board in a bid to further strengthen leadership across customer experience, technology, commercial and sustainability, and support delivery and acceleration of its ‘Next Level’ strategy. The move sees Tracey Clements appointed to the operating board as chief retail, logistics and supply chain…
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5 AugustNews
Asda in talks over £400m property deal with Blue Owl Capital
Asda is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell around 20 stores to US investment firm Blue Owl Capital in a deal worth approximately £400m, according to Sky News. The sale-and-leaseback transaction would see the Leeds-based supermarket retain control of the sites while raising funds to support its ongoing turnaround efforts.…
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulySupermarkets
Supermarket sales jump 5.8% amid summer heatwave
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose 5.8% in the four weeks to 12 July 2025, up from 3.8% in June, according to data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). The rise coincided with three heatwaves and the hottest week of the year, as well as major sporting events including Wimbledon and…
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