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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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberClothing & Shoes
In The Style profit halves amid supply chain issues
In The Style has seen its profit halve in the six months ended 30 September 2021, falling by 51.3% as the group was hit by supply chain issues over the period. However, the group said there was “impressive growth” against the “exceptional” prior period, and saw revenue rise by 38.8%…
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14 DecemberNews
Aldi found to be ‘most hygienic’ supermarket
An analysis of the hygiene ratings of supermarket chains in England has revealed that Aldi has the most highly ranked stores for hygiene, followed by Waitrose and M&S. The study by Property Inspect used data from the Food Standards Agency to identify the percentage of each supermarket’s stores that received…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda Q3 sales slow as group combats supply issues
Asda has revealed it has chartered its own cargo ship to protect the availability of key festive products in a bid to combat supply challenges and ensure shelves are stocked for Christmas. Other measures include increasing the volume of turkeys and pigs in blankets in store compared to last year,…
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25 NovemberPeople Moves
Asda unveils new board appointments
Asda has appointed Lord Rose as its new chairman and Dame Alison Carnwath as non-executive director, with both appointments taking effect from 1 December. Rose is currently chairman of Zenith Automotive and the EG Group. Previously, he was CEO and executive chairman of Marks and Spencer, and he has also…
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10 NovemberSupermarkets
Retail and Hospitality leaders sign UK soy manifesto
UK industry leaders from 27 major businesses, including all of the biggest UK grocery retailers – Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and Iceland – and a group of restaurant brands have signed the UK soy manifesto. This commits them to cutting deforestation and habitat destruction out of UK…
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9 NovemberSupermarkets
Grocery sales fall 1.9% as shopper habits stabilise
Take home grocery sales fell by 1.9% over the 12 weeks to 31 October 2021- but are still higher than before the pandemic – up 7.3% compared with 2019, according to the latest figures from Kantar. Kantar said the results come as consumers’ shopping behaviour “is beginning to stabilise” and…
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8 NovemberHigh Street
Cake Box sees H1 profits rise to £3.7m
Dessert specialist Cake Box has revealed that pre-tax profits rose to £3.7m from £1.66m for the six month period ending 30 September 2021. Revenue grew to £16.47m from £8.59m and was boosted by the opening of 20 new franchise stores during the period. The franchise store estate traded “well” in…
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5 NovemberFeatures
The journey so far: Disability provisions in the retail sector
Tesco, among other retailers, has recently implemented a ‘quiet hour’ scheme in a bid to improve its inclusivity. Measures such as the dimming of lights and reduction of noise are included in the retailer’s plan to make shopping a more ‘calming’ experience for minority groups. Although this is evidence of…
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1 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda owners considering European convenience store debut
Asda owners, the EG Group, are reportedly considering expanding its convenience store chain into the European market in an “international first”, according to The Times. The Issa brothers, Mohsin and Zuber, are said to be “exploring” whether the supermarket giant’s convenience store chain, “Asda On the Move” could open across…
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Oct- 2021 -22 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda to hold walk-in flu jab clinics
Asda has announced the launch of dedicated walk-in flu jab clinics in Asda Pharmacies, taking place from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 October. The clinics will offer free jabs to those who are eligible on the NHS, which includes all over 50s, people who work in frontline or social care,…
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