http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/ About ASDA - Our Stories Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT About ASDA - Our Stories http://your.asda.com/2009/8/13/asda-s-average-length-of-service-over-five-years-for-first-time Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://your.asda.com/2009/8/13/asda-s-average-length-of-service-over-five-years-for-first-time On the day Walmart releases its latest financial results, Asda announced that more than 67,000 of its colleagues have now clocked up at least five years service for the supermarket, an increase of 10% on last year. http://your.asda.com/2009/8/13/asda-wins-market-share-as-customer-numbers-reach-record-high Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://your.asda.com/2009/8/13/asda-wins-market-share-as-customer-numbers-reach-record-high Asda has continued to grow its market share, through increased sales volumes. This growth has been driven by attracting more customers by lowering prices and improving product quality. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/312 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/312 Asda has responded to ASA's ruling that Tesco adverts comparing the cost of shopping at Tesco with Asda were misleading. http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/didcot.asp Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/didcot.asp Supermarket reduces its environmental impact with new 42 million pound distribution centre. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/311 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/311 Increase in spending power welcomed, but most people expected to save or pay off debt. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/307 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/307 ASDA has become the first British retailer to sell low carbon beef. As part of a ground-breaking programme to measure the carbon footprint of its meat, it has developed a range of beef with a carbon footprint over a third lower than the standard 24 month beef. This is the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/306 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/306 "Little justification for selling fuel above 100p per litre" David Miles, ASDA Commercial Director as average UK pump prices stood at 103.8p a litre for unleaded and 105.1p for diesel http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/304 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/304 ASDA launches cheapest bicycle in the UK http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/303 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/303 Largest Ever Sharesave Payout Rewards Savers with 150% Total Return on Investment http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/chris-hoy.asp Thu, 21 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/chris-hoy.asp Multiple Olympic gold-medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has teamed up with ASDA chief executive, Andy Bond, to get more Brits on their bikes and help improve the health of the nation. http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/well-being.asp Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/well-being.asp Living up to its reputation as the UK's Most Innovative Employer - as awarded at the 2009 Retail Industry Awards - ASDA has invested over £1.5m implementing in-store occupational health clinics for its colleagues, including the 3000+ working in its 14 supermarkets in Northern Ireland. http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/carrier-bag-reduction.asp Thu, 21 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/carrier-bag-reduction.asp This month, ASDA has unveiled it's on course to meet the May 50% reduction deadline on plastic bags - with the supermarket diverting the equivalent of more than one billion bags away from landfill since signing the pledge last year. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/301 Thu, 14 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/301 ASDA today (14th May 2009) delivered its twelfth successive quarter of market out-performance with underlying comp sales (like-for-like) increasing by 8.4%* (excluding petrol, the timing of Easter and the impact of leap day in 2008. Unadjusted comp growth was 6.4%). http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/298 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/298 ASDA announced today (Tuesday 7th April) that it had delivered on its pledge to lower 12,500 prices by Easter across the entire store, as the supermarket continues its mission to drive down the cost of the weekly shop for millions of hard-pressed shoppers. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/297 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/297 A nationwide poll conducted by ASDA has revealed millions of people fear losing their jobs in the next six months, with many ready and willing to take a pay cut or reduced hours to prevent being made unemployed. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/295 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/295 ASDA is teaming up with healthy superhero, Sportacus, from children’s TV phenomenon, LazyTown, to get a million kids moving by the end of the year and help hard pressed mums feed their kids the 5-a-day target of fruit and veg on a tight budget. http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/293 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/293 Spending Power Down 9.2% Due to Steep Fall in Earnings Growth and Inflation Spike http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/supplier-standards.asp Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:15:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/supplier-standards.asp As part of ASDA’s commitment to monitor and improve the conditions under which its products are produced, the retailer hosted its second annual Ethical Standards Conference for suppliers at its Merchandising Centre of Excellence (MCE) in Morley, West Yorkshire. ASDA’s car parking code proves a success Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/parking-code.asp In March, ASDA celebrated the anniversary of its industry leading voluntary code which fines drivers for the misuse of disabled and parent and child parking bays across stores nationwide. Back By Popular Demand - Asda's Pocket-tap! Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/291 Voted most memorable ad, ASDA brings back old friend to highlight price leadership. ASDA launches saving you money TV channel - http://www.asda.com/symtv Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/290 Supermarket's You Tube site helps shoppers share tips and save money. Supermarket slashes 5000 more prices Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/289 ASDA announced today that, by Easter, 12500 prices across the store will be lower than they were at the start of the year as it continues to drive down the cost of the weekly shop for millions of hard-pressed shoppers. Rising unemployment and falling earnings growth puts downward pressure on family finances Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/288 The average UK household had £143 a week disposable income in January 2009, two per cent lower than a year earlier, according to the latest Income Tracker report from ASDA. ASDA mums go mad for linen Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/287 Despite being the coldest winter on record, ASDA shoppers demand summer clothing. ASDA beats it full year sales and profit plan Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/286 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced today (17th February) that ASDA delivered another strong sales performance in the fourth quarter of 2008 achieving comp sales (like-for-like) growth of 7.2% (excluding petrol). This was up from 6.9% in Q3, 6% in Q2 and 5% in Q1. ASDA store and depot colleagues to share record £22 million bonus Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/284 Today 133,000 ASDA store and depot colleagues celebrated after sharing a record £22 million bonus pot. ASDA leads the way in driving up supplier standards Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/285 As part of ASDA’s commitment to monitor and improve the conditions under which its products are produced, the retailer is today hosting its first ethical trading conference for suppliers at its Merchandising Centre of Excellence (MCE) in Morley, West Yorkshire. ASDA joins forces with INCPEN to help tackle packaging waste Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/283 ASDA is reaffirming its commitment to cut out unnecessary waste by joining INCPEN (The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) – one of the UK’s leading non-government organisations helping to make packaging more sustainable throughout the supply chain. Asda announces it will create 7000 new jobs in 2009 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/282 Supermarket also commits to recruit 3000 long-term unemployed for existing vacancies. ASDA income tracker: Weakening earnings growth will put disposable income under new pressures Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/281 UK households are £4 a week worse off with £137 a week of discretionary income to spend in December 2008, 2.9 per cent less than a year earlier. Saving You Money Every Day Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/saving-you-money.asp This month, thousands of ASDA colleagues from its head office, stores and depots celebrated after clocking up a minimum 25 years of continuous service. New Year, New You Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/new-year-new-you.asp Avoiding waste has never been higher on the public agenda, which is why ASDA is pledging to kick start the New Year by helping customers think about portion sizes, which means you’ll not only save money by wasting less food, you’ll shed a few pounds in weight too. Rooting for Pigs Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/rooting-for-pigs.asp ASDA is one of the first retailers to sign up to the RSPCA’s Rooting for Pigs campaign, pledging to work with the charity and the British pig industry to agree on a set of definitions for clear, consistent labelling of pork products. Extra special delivery for japanese shoppers Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/280 ASDA's wine goes overseas for the first time. ASDA CEO vows to help customers make ends meet by rolling back the price of everyday items Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/279 ASDA President and CEO, Andy Bond, today (2nd January) threw down a challenge to his supermarket rivals by vowing to help hard pressed shoppers make ends meet during 2009 by cutting the prices of essential items that customers need to buy every week. ASDA serves up silver celebration Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/silver.asp This month, thousands of ASDA colleagues from its head office, stores and depots celebrated after clocking up a minimum 25 years of continuous service. A concrete pledge Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/concrete.asp This month ASDA became the first UK supermarket to sign up to WRAP’s voluntary agreement to halve the amount of construction waste sent to landfill by 2012. Udderly Brilliant Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/udderly.asp As part of ASDA’s wider sustainability programme to tackle the welfare issues surrounding dairy bull calves, the company has unveiled its first ever Fantasy Farming Beef League – in which a group of 30 Yorkshire farmers will turn into agricultural Alex Fergusons in the hope that they’ll be crowned champions. Quids in Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/quids_in.asp This month thousands of ASDA colleagues across the country are celebrating after sharing in a multimillion windfall following the maturity of their free Wal-Mart shares. Suppliers are thinking green Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/wal-mart.asp This week, Wal-Mart launched its Sustainability Summit in Beijing, China, to help suppliers become more environmentally friendly. ASDA welcomes Simon Shaw Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/new_dev_chef.asp This week, ASDA welcomes new development chef Simon Shaw into the ASDA Brand kitchens. Eco Friendly Mon, 1 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/eco-friendly.asp In October ASDA will open its flagship Low Carbon store in Bootle near Liverpool. The store, which will benefit from a frame made entirely from timber, will be 35 per cent more energy efficient than any existing ASDA store to date. George Gets Real Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/george-gets-real.asp This month ASDA re-launched its George clothing brand with a new logo and advertising campaign using real people as opposed to models. Children in Need Mon, 1 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/children-in-need.asp This year, ASDA will once again be proud to support BBC Children in Need as the number one partner to help and positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. On Your Marks Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/on-your-marks.asp At ASDA, we are committed to supporting ways that sport can contribute towards a healthy lifestyle. Tickled Pink Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.com/stories/tickled-pink.asp This year we’ll be celebrating twelve years of Tickled Pink, ASDA’s dedicated breast Cancer charity. The SPACE bus Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/the-space-bus.asp His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is just one of the passengers to board this refurbished double-decker bus. Behind the wheel Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/behind-the-wheel.asp ASDA employs over 3,000 drivers across its 27 distribution centres in the UK, but in this industry it’s not often you see a woman behind the wheel. Happy and Healthy Colleagues Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/happy-and-healthy-colleagues.asp July sees the launch of a range of new ASDA health benefits to all of our 170,000 store and depot colleagues. Flying the Flag Tue, 1 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/flying-the-flag.asp In June more than 200 colleagues represented ASDA at this year’s Wal–Mart shareholders’ meeting. The story of Maria Malan Sun, 1 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/story-of-maria-malan.asp Maria joined Stellar Farming in 1976 and before long was supervising a team of 60 permanent workers. Choose to Re–use Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/choose-to-reuse.asp Choosing a re–usable bag doesn’t have to be a fashion faux pas. Green savings already in the bag Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/green-savings-already-in-the-bag.asp Letting customers make their own choice is the most effective method in the bid to phase out plastic carrier bags. A new route to low carbon Thu, 1 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/new-route-to-low-carbon.asp We find out how our home shopping service is helping cut emissions, with our latest innovation — the electric delivery van. Forging fruitful relationships Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/forging-fruitful-relationships.asp Helping create business opportunities and greatly improve the quality of life for our growers and their communities. Calling customers to recycle Thu, 1 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/calling-customers-to-recycle.asp With an average of two unused handsets in every home, people in the UK are hoarding over £1 billion worth of mobile phones. Saving a packet Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/saving-a-packet.asp Every year, UK households throw away more than 1.5 million tonnes of packaging — we’ve pledged to tackle this issue. An organic recipe for success Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/organic-recipe-for-success.asp We hear how one of our suppliers is helping us offer a healthy, affordable range of organic ready meals for children. Low in carbon, high in taste Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.about-asda.co.uk/stories/low-in-carbon-high-in-taste.asp Wind turbines, happy hens and the future of sustainable farming, from the man behind our free range Respectful Eggs.