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Strong online growth keeps Asda marginally ahead of competition, says GlobalData

Strong online growth keeps Asda marginally ahead of competition, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of ASDA Q3 figures for FY2019, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite ASDA’s Q3 results revealing negative l-f-l sales growth – blamed on consumers restricting spend as a result

14/11/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Asda is cheapest supermarket for Government Consumer Price Index ‘Shopping Basket’, followed by Sainsbury’s – and Tesco more expensive than Waitrose

Asda is cheapest supermarket for Government Consumer Price Index ‘Shopping Basket’, followed by Sainsbury’s – and Tesco more expensive than Waitrose

A price-tracking website in the UK has been monitoring the cost of various like-for-like items in the government-based Consumer Price Index ‘shopping basket’ from seven of the main supermarkets, in order to determine which offers the cheapest prices overall for

05/11/2019 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Asda set to unveil 2019 Christmas campaign on 2 November

Asda set to unveil 2019 Christmas campaign on 2 November

From the 2 November, Asda will bring the magic of Christmas to TV screens with the launch of its heart-warming Christmas ad. The campaign, named ‘Let’s make Christmas Extra Special,’ is centred on the people who go the extra mile

02/11/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
KellyDeli and Asda collaboration continues

KellyDeli and Asda collaboration continues

KellyDeli, which owns the fast-growing international sushi counter brand Sushi Daily, has opened two new counters in Asda Ashford and Asda Kings Hill.

08/10/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Asda puts Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steaks in recyclable cardboard trays

Asda puts Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steaks in recyclable cardboard trays

In-line with its ongoing commitment to ‘use less and recycle more’, and ahead of National Recycle Week (September 23 – 29), Asda is announcing the move of its range of Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steaks into recyclable cardboard trays.

19/09/2019 | Packaging, Retail News, Sustainability Time | Read More
Asda rolls out three new Polish delis

Asda rolls out three new Polish delis

Asda and world food expert Surya Foods first partnered in 2012 to launch three specialist Polish delis at selected Asda stores in Slough, Hounslow and Leyton. Following the success of the concessions, in the space of just a year, the

04/09/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Easter timings ensure positive results for ASDA, says GlobalData

Easter timings ensure positive results for ASDA, says GlobalData

Following yesterday's release of ASDA Q2 figures for FY2019, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘ASDA’s headline positive growth for Q2 certainly seems encouraging, particularly given Easter’s unfavourable change in timings versus last

16/08/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
George at Asda launches new back to school campaign

George at Asda launches new back to school campaign

Saturday 27 July saw the launch of George at Asda’s brand new back to school campaign, inspired by children’s fun and creative imaginations. ‘Built for their Imagination’ captures the genuine thoughtful, playful and humorous moments of play and takes the

29/07/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Asda Sainsbury’s merger was ‘bold’ bid to drive down prices, says Walmart International CEO Judith McKenna

Judith McKenna, president and CEO of Walmart International, today defended the failed bid to merge supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury’s.

14/05/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

CMA merger block leaves Sainsbury’s CEO out of the money and into a difficult position, says GlobalData

The decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to block the ASDA – Sainsbury’s merger puts the heat on Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe, according to Patrick O’Brien, UK retail research director at GlobalData. "Whatever the rights or wrongs of

25/04/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Ready brek collaborates with Asda for new caramel flavour

Ready brek collaborates with Asda for new caramel flavour

Ready brek, the smooth porridge oat brand from the Weetabix Food Company, is expanding its range with a new caramel flavour, available exclusively in Asda.

04/03/2019 | Cereals, Product Time | Read More
Mood Media revamps Asda’s in store experience with new radio station

Mood Media revamps Asda’s in store experience with new radio station

Mood Media, the world’s leading in-store media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience, has announced a new partnership with Asda, the UK’s third largest supermarket, to take over the chain’s in-store radio.

04/03/2019 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Clipper Logistics strengthens partnership with Asda

Clipper Logistics has extended its partnership agreement with leading supermarket retailer, Asda, for both one-man and two-man fulfilment for Asda’s General Merchandise and George product ranges. Clipper is currently responsible for receipt, storage, returns processing and online order fulfilment, with

07/12/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Asda deploys Edesix Body Worn Cameras to enhance in-store security

Asda deploys Edesix Body Worn Cameras to enhance in-store security

Edesix, UK-based market leader in the provision of Body Worn Cameras (BWC), has announced that it has teamed up with leading retailer Asda to enhance in-store security.

19/11/2018 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Asda achieves shrink visibility with innovative offering from Tyco Retail Solutions

Tyco Retail Solutions today announced its Sensormatic Shrink Management as a Service (SMaaS), is delivering clear visibility into Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and loss prevention systems for all 642 Asda stores in the UK. For the first time, a UK

11/10/2018 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Asda selects HCL Technologies to help drive IT transformation

HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, today announced that it has been selected to help drive IT transformation at the UK’s third-largest grocery retailer, Asda. The three-year application services contract will see HCL transform Asda’s IT Application Services

21/09/2018 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Asda to install F1-inspired Aerofoil technology in stores

Asda to install F1-inspired Aerofoil technology in stores

Supermarket Asda has today announced that it will install F1-inspired Aerofoils in 187 of its supermarkets, reducing energy consumption from refrigeration by an estimated 17% and slashing CO2 emissions.

20/09/2018 | Carbon footprint, Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News, Sustainability Time | Read More
Cobra Beer’s first gluten free beer rolls out across Asda stores

Cobra Beer’s first gluten free beer rolls out across Asda stores

Cobra Beer’s first Gluten Free beer has been rolled out across Asda stores and online with Ocado in the UK this month alongside its Premium Beer, before being introduced to a wider range of customers later in the year. Successfully trialled

16/08/2018 | Alcoholic drinks, Beer, Product Time | Read More
SGP delivers £15m local centre for Oxfordshire residential development

SGP delivers £15m local centre for Oxfordshire residential development

Leading architectural practice, Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) has designed and delivered a £15m mixed use local centre that will be at the heart of the 3,300 home residential extension of Didcot Great Western Park, in Oxfordshire.

03/07/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Warm weather and the ‘Markle Sparkle’ dazzle the grocery market

The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks to 20 May 2018, reveal that the recent hot weather combined with the Meghan Markle effect sparked strong market growth – up 2.7% on last year.

31/05/2018 | Data Time, Research, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Birds Eye launches new Inspirations burgers for the summer

Birds Eye launches new Inspirations burgers for the summer

For those looking to create bigger and meatier burgers at home, the new 5oz Steak Burgers are generously sized and are 25% bigger than the traditional Quarter Pounder alternatives, made with five simple ingredients: steak, salt, pepper, rosemary and crumb.

30/05/2018 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Bathtime Buddies makes a splash at the Great British Bathtime

Bathtime Buddies makes a splash at the Great British Bathtime

Bathtime Buddies is celebrating a quarter of a century of bath time expertise by announcing a relaunch of its ever-popular children’s range. The exciting launch, developed by brand-owner, H&A, will include revamped packaging and brand new products. The new designs

17/05/2018 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Suppliers to bear 70% of the brunt of Sainsbury’s/Asda merger ‘efficiencies’, warns InfinityQS

With news that Sainsbury’s plans to merge with Asda, there are growing concerns around the financial impact on suppliers and issues of monopoly and competitiveness.

08/05/2018 | Manufacturer news, Retail News, Retailer News, Supply chain | Read More

Newton: shoppers choose convenience and quality over low prices

When it comes to choosing a supermarket, shoppers are being driven by convenience and quality rather than cost, research by retail consultancy Newton has found.

01/05/2018 | Retail News | Read More

Combined Sainsbury’s and Asda entity to command a 31.4% market share, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks to 22 April 2018, reveal a market share of 15.9% and 15.5% for Sainsbury’s and Asda respectively, giving the proposed combined entity a potential share

01/05/2018 | Data Time, Research | Read More
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