Asda in growth as it considers adding Argos to stores

Asda in growth as it considers adding Argos to stores

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...
Aldi and Lidl included in Sainsbury’s-Asda merger investigation

Sainsbury’s/Asda consultation enters second phase

Oct 1, 2018 | News, Retailing

The merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda could damage supermarket competition in 463 areas, the competition watchdog has warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) believes there could be a ‘substantial lessening of competition’ if they were ‘insufficiently...
Aldi and Lidl included in Sainsbury’s-Asda merger investigation

Investigation launched for Sainsbury’s/Asda merger

Aug 21, 2018 | News, Retailing

The formal investigation into the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now begun, following speculation that hundreds of stores are set to close. Since the announcement of the merger on 30th April, the CMA has been gathering the...
CIPS director hits out at Sainsbury’s/Asda merger

CIPS director hits out at Sainsbury’s/Asda merger

Jun 21, 2018 | News, Retailing

Following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 19th June, which is questioning both Sainsbury’s and Asda on their proposed merger, Duncan Brock, group director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has raised...