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Commenting on the provisional findings of the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) into the proposed merger between the supermarket chain Sainsbury’s and its rival Asda, a spokesperson for Sainsbury’s and Asda said: “These findings fundamentally misunderstand how people shop in the UK today and the intensity of competition in the …

Sainsbury’s has released a statement regarding the provisional findings of the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) into the proposed merger between the supermarket chain and its rival Asda. The CMA said it has provisionally found ‘extensive competition concerns’ as part of its in-depth investigation of the proposed merger. It explained: …

A new study by market researcher Mintel reveals that Brits will spend £419 million on Halloween this year – up 5% from £400 million in 2017. Last year, half (52%) of all Brits splashed out on celebrating the annual festivity, rising to 85% of parents of under-fives. But according to …

Asda’s Toffee and Candy Apples are available in-store at 60p each from today (Thursday October 18). A well-established Autumn staple, the apples are popular for Halloween parties – and now come in three flavours. Alongside the classic bright red Toffee Apple, there is the Candy Apple coated with milk chocolate …

Asda claims to be the first supermarket chain to commit to the removal of avoidable plastic from its greetings card range. The decision is expected to save over 50 million individual cellophane bags annually – equivalent to over 100 tonnes of plastic. In February*, Asda outlined plans to use less …

With colder climes on the way, Asda is helping customers get into the spirit with the introduction of a limited-edition Extra Special Gingerbread Gin Liqueur. Vibrant orange gold with a shimmering, pearlescent edible glitter, the Extra Special Gingerbread Gin Liqueur is described as ‘the perfect way to add a touch …

Asda has launched a frozen version of the fruity cocktail Pimm’s. Frozen for Freshness Summer Cup Mix contains frozen cucumber, strawberries, spiced orange peel and mint, mixed with lemonade and a dash of Pimm’s. The supermarket chain said: ‘With the nation set for sun, this ready-made frozen kit ensures less …

Asda has launched Operation ‘It’s Coming Home’ from its Southgate store in London, in time for England’s quarter-final against Sweden tomorrow (Saturday July 7). Following England’s first ever World Cup penalty shootout win on Tuesday (July 3), Operation ‘It’s Coming Home’ means Asda staff at all stores who want time …

The countdown is on to the arrival of the nation’s newest royal, with April 23 tipped to be the day that the Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to her third child. To commemorate the occasion, Asda has cut the price of its Prosecco Vino Spumante Extra Dry to £5. The …

Asda has launched a new unicorn range under its George at Asda label, following a rise in demand from older audiences. The supermarket chain’s website saw 79,000 searches for ‘unicorn’ last December and a further 12,700 searches for the mythical creature in the first week of January. Asda said its …