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Coronavirus: supermarkets start rationing amid panic buying

Coronavirus: supermarkets start rationing amid panic buying
Stockpiling has led to empty shelves at some UK supermarkets - but shortages may be short-lived
9 Mar 2020
Why the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger has been blocked

Why the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger has been blocked
Competition authority says its concerns cannot be addressed
25 Apr 2019
Asda-Sainsbury’s merger ‘should face competition probe’

Asda-Sainsbury’s merger ‘should face competition probe’
Opposition politicians fear thousands of workers could be laid off with customers left worse off
30 Apr 2018
Asda to sell plant that Nasa believes could stop snoring

Asda to sell plant that Nasa believes could stop snoring
Scientists say the pineapple plant improves air quality throughout the night
21 Nov 2017
Asda surprises with first sales rise in three years

Asda surprises with first sales rise in three years
Growth has been partly at expense of profits, figures show
18 Aug 2017
Poundland's Toblerone war and the best own-brand products

Poundland's Toblerone war and the best own-brand products
Even better than the real thing? Here are six store products to put in your trolley
17 Jul 2017
New deal: How supermarket offers are changing

New deal: How supermarket offers are changing
Most big supermarket chains have changed the way they try to lure buyers. Now Asda is being forced to follow suit
29 Apr 2016

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Asda to hold 'quiet hour' for autistic shoppers

Asda to hold 'quiet hour' for autistic shoppers
In-store music and escalators to be switched off for customers who want a calmer experience
25 Apr 2016
'Austerity fatigue' has shoppers seeking 'affordable luxury'

'Austerity fatigue' has shoppers seeking 'affordable luxury'
Luxury firms such as Fortnum & Mason surged while the likes of Poundland flopped over the festive period
19 Jan 2016
Lidl and Aldi 'win Christmas battle'

Lidl and Aldi 'win Christmas battle'
Supermarkets report record sales for the Christmas period, with winners at both ends of the market
8 Jan 2014
Morrisons seal online shopping deal with Ocado

Morrisons seal online shopping deal with Ocado
Grocer to make first foray into online world - but how will Waitrose react to Ocado's deal with its rival?
17 May 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 10 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 10 Apr 2013
10 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 15 Feb 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 15 Feb 2013
15 Feb 2013