Wincanton secures two-year contract extension with Asda
Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company, today announces the extension of its relationship with Asda, for the management of its transport and warehousing operations.
Fit-to-size packaging saves cardboard and boosts sustainability for ASDA
Oversized packaging and congestion in the packing area was impeding peak performance at ASDA’s George Home e-fulfilment operation. That was until the opportunity arose to acquire a state-of-the-art automated packing system that could tailor-make parcels at high-velocity.
Drinkaware partners with Asda to promote Drink Free Days
Alcohol education charity Drinkaware has partnered with Asda for a fourth year to promote responsible drinking to the retail giant’s customers. The one-day event, on Friday 17 January, saw Drinkaware stalls set up in 47 Asda stores across the UK,
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
