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Asos, Boohoo, Asda investigated by UK watchdog over ‘green’ claims

A UK watchdog has launched an investigation into Asos, Boohoo, and Asda over their “green” claims. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it wants to “get to the bottom” of whether the three companies are “misleading customers” over their products’ sustainability credentials. The move is part of the CMA’s recent effort to crack down on...

29 Jul 2022

Business

Asda owners reportedly considering stepping down from Boots bid

Billionaire duo Issa brothers, the owners of UK supermarket chain Asda, are reportedly considering backing out of the bidding race for Boots, the international arm of the Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, over price disagreements. Issas, who were bidding alongside TDR Capital, were said to have resisted Walgreens request to increase their offer and...

30 May 2022

Business

Asda to trial doorstep returns for fashion products

Supermarket giant Asda has announced it will be trialling a new return option for fashion items that will allow customers to hand any unwanted products to a delivery driver when accepting an Asda grocery order at home. The trial will span 48 locations and enables customers to return products from over 100 retailers, including Asos, Missguided...

26 Apr 2022

People

George at Asda hires new vice president

Asda has appointed former Reiss director Karl Doyle as the vice president of its George clothing brand. He starts his new position on March 1, and replaces Zoe Matthews, who has decided to step down from the business, according to Retail Gazette. Doyle has experience at a number of big-name British fashion companies, including Reiss, where he...

25 Feb 2022

Business

Asda announces new leadership changes, including in retail and George

British supermarket Asda has announced a number of changes to its executive leadership team, including the appointment of Ken Towle to retail director. Towle will oversee responsibility for all Asda stores. He joins the retailer from Nisa, a part of the Co-op Group, where he served as CEO since 2018. He will be joining the Asda team later this...

6 Jan 2022

RetailFeatured

Asda to drop exclusive pre-loved Gucci pieces

As the House of Gucci film begins dropping in cinemas throughout the UK, supermarket retailer Asda has hopped on the Gucci frenzy with the launch of an exclusive preloved selection of pieces from the luxury design house. George at Asda has “hidden” 30 Gucci garments across their stores, challenging customers to seek out the vintage treasures in...

25 Nov 2021

PeopleFeatured

Asda appoints former Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Rose as chair

British supermarket chain Asda has named Lord Stuart Rose, the former CEO and chairman of rival Marks & Spencer, as its new chair, effective December 1. A retail veteran, Rose was appointed as chief of Marks & Spencer in 2004 and then went on to become executive chairman in 2008. He’s also held a number of executive roles at other big-name...

24 Nov 2021

Retail

Asda opens eight more New Look concessions

British supermarket chain Asda has expanded its partnership with fashion retailer New Look. Eight more New Look concession stores have opened across the UK following a successful trial launched in September at two Asda stores, Drapers reports. The new concessions are located in Lower Earley in Reading, Gravesend in Kent, Bedminster in Bristol,...

24 Nov 2021

Fashion

Asda and BBC Children in Need partnership celebrates 21 years

The partnership between Asda and BBC Children has hit 21 years. Over the past 21 years, Asda has raised more than 26 million pounds for the charity, with this year’s fundraising campaign aimed at raising donations for the Emergency Essentials Programme. The program will support children and young people who are living in extreme poverty, without...

8 Nov 2021

Business

Asda to recruit 15,000 colleagues for holiday season

Supermarket chain Asda has announced it plans to hire 15,000 temporary colleagues for the Christmas season, with roles centred around customer service, replenishing shelves, picking, packing and online delivery. Of the roles, 500 will be based in Asda’s depots, while there are to be 1,500 home delivery driver positions available. The rest of the...

19 Oct 2021

Fashion

Kirsty Green launches BabyChum collection at Asda

Instagram influencer and mother Kirsty Green has released her popular BabyChum collection in collaboration with Asda, now available through the retailer’s online store. The launch is part of Asda’s ongoing strategy to attract younger shoppers to its apparel line George, launching a series of in-demand third-party brands in-store and online. Most...

18 Oct 2021

PeopleFeatured

New CEO at FatFace as Liz Evans departs for George at Asda

British brand FatFace has promoted its chief financial officer Will Crumbie to the role of CEO after Liz Evans announced plans to step down to take on a new role at Asda’s George label. Crumbie has been at the company for the past eight years, during which he has overseen all key operational areas of the business, including its supply chain and...

16 Sept 2021