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Asda has revealed that sales edged upwards in 2021 and profits climbed substantially in its first results release under Issa brothers ownership. It has also used the occasion to highlight three new initiatives on private label, customer loyalty and quick commerce. Sales edge upwards against elevated comparative For calendar 2021 as a whole, Asda's sales grew by 0.5% (+0.6% LFL) to £20.4bn, ...

Asda is set to launch a new "Just Essentials" value range in a fresh push to support shoppers hit hard by the rising cost of living, according to a report in The Grocer. It is also said to be preparing for a nationwide rollout of its Asda Rewards loyalty scheme. Just Essentials range to be launched shortly The new budget range will cover around 300 lines, both food and non-food and is taske...

As Auchan France and Spain expand their private label ranges and Auchan Portugal launches Live in-store events, we round up news from the retailer. Auchan expands private label to support producers in France Local trade publication LSA has reported Auchan, on the eve of the International Agricultural Show, it will add further products to its new private label brand, Auchan Solidaires. The r...