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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Nov- 2022 -8 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda opens first ‘Asda Express’ convenience store
Asda has opened its first standalone ‘Asda Express’ convenience store in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, creating 17 new jobs in the local community. A second Asda Express store will open at Tottenham Hale next month, followed by 30 sites next year, creating circa 500 new jobs. The launch…
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7 NovemberClothing & Shoes
N Brown appoints new director of design
N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Helen Low as the group’s new director of design. Low, who is currently head of design at Joules, will join on 21 November 2022. The appointment is in line with existing succession plans for the group’s current director of design, Neil Hendy,…
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1 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda launches meal deal to help over-60s this winter
Asda has announced its new ‘winter warmers’ meal deal, targeted at helping older customers struggling with spiralling cost of living prices. The supermarket is offering customers aged 60 and over the chance to purchase soup, a roll and unlimited brews for just £1 in any of its 205 cafes all…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda completes Co-op petrol station deal
Asda has completed the acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations from the Co-op for a value of £600m. It is reported that the acquisition, which was initially announced in late August 2022 for a cash value of £438m, includes 129 “high-quality” existing sites across the UK…
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27 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda to trial in-store hearing service in UK first
Asda will be the first UK supermarket to offer an in-store hearing service after announcing that it will partner with Amplifon, who will provide hearing services in three of its stores. Based in the opticians at Asda Altrincham, Harrogate and Long Eaton stores, during the trial, Amplifon will be providing…
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24 OctoberHigh Street
Lenders prepare to take control of Matalan as bid deadline hits
Lenders are reportedly preparing to take control of Matalan after the deadline for its rescue bids was hit last Friday (21 October). According to The Telegraph, the bondholders who are owed £350m by Matalan “effectively control the business” after it failed to refinance the debts earlier this year. The Telegraph…
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19 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda announces plans to open new express stores
Asda has announced plans to open its first two standalone convenience stores before Christmas under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand. The Asda Express stores will open at Sutton Coldfield on 8 November and Tottenham Hale, London, on 6 December. Asda plans to launch a further 30 sites, creating about 500…
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Sep- 2022 -13 SeptemberSponsored Articles
The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising
16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year, of all years, will be a real challenge. The cost-of-living crisis continued disruption to supply…
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13 SeptemberSupermarkets
Aldi becomes Britain’s fourth largest supermarket as inflation hits
For the first time ever, Aldi has become Britain’s fourth largest supermarket, as discount grocers continue to benefit from customers who are managing their budgets amid rising inflation. According to new figures from Kantar, Aldi’s sales rose by 18.7% over the 12 weeks to 4 September 2022, reaching a 9.3%…
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12 SeptemberHigh Street
DFS announces new chair
DFS Furniture has announced that Steve Johnson will succeed Ian Durant as chair at the conclusion of the annual general meeting on 4 November 2022. Johnson joined the board in December 2018 and is currently the chair of the remuneration committee. He has retail experience having previously held several senior…
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