Feb 1, 2019 | News, Retailing
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Asda store staff can compare their roles with those in the supermarket’s distribution centres. The judgment follows an Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal against Asda’s attempts to – in the words of GMB...
Dec 12, 2018 | News, Retailing
Sainsbury plc and Asda Group Ltd has confirmed they will lodge an application with the Competition Appeal Tribunal for a Judicial Review of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Phase Two investigation into their proposed merger. In explaining its position,...
Dec 6, 2018 | News, Retailing
The supermarket giant Tesco has said that the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda should not go ahead unless ‘extensive remedies’ are provided as a result of the move. The remarks from Tesco were made during a hearing with the Competition and Markets Authority...
Nov 21, 2018 | News, Retailing
The proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda could lead to increased pressure on farmers and reduce the variety of products available for the shopper, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). NFU head of food and farming Philip Hambling has told the...
Nov 16, 2018 | News, Retailing
Asda saw its sixth consecutive quarter of positive growth over the weeks from 1st July to 30th September, according to Kantar Worldpanel data. Over the period, the supermarket posted a 2.0% increase in like-for-like sales in the quarter, making it its sixth...
