Asda

Inquiry launched into Asda’s takeover of Co-op forecourt business

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Asda’s acquisition of Co-op’s petrol forecourt business.  Last year,…

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Could budget supermarkets dominate ‘the big four’?

The big four – Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons – were once the undisputed favourites for supermarket shopping. However, when…

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Pets at Home appoints former Asda CEO to its board

Pet retailer Pets at Home has announced the appointment of former Asda CEO Roger Burnley CBE as an independent non-executive…

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Tesco to consider ending its fresh food counters

Tesco is reportedly considering ending its butcher and fishmonger counters in its stores as consumer interest in them has dropped,…

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Sainsbury’s to invest £550m in keeping prices low

Sainsbury’s is set to invest £550m over two years to keep its prices low and be “more competitive”, CEO Simon…

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Asda to create 10,000 new jobs

Asda has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs over the next four years as it rolls out its Asda…

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Jaeger MD to depart

M&S-owned fashion company Jaeger has announced that its managing director Fiona Lambert is departing the business after almost two years…

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EG group announces ‘resilient’ Q3 results

Asda owner EG group has announced a “resilient” set of results of the three months to 30 September 2022. The…

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Dreams provides £5m cost of living support package for staff

Bed retailer Dreams has announced that it is providing support for its staff during the cost of living crisis, starting…

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Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a…

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