Tag: Asda

Asda makes big change to all its tea bags

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has made a major change to its own brand tea bags by introducing plant-based packaging, meaning that the 550 million tea bags it sells each year can be disposed of in kerbside food waste bins. The new tea bags are made from PLA derived from corn starch, which is a natural, plant-based material and will replace the non-renewable oil-based plastic bags which it has previously used . Asda will phase in the new bags over the next six months across its entire range, from Just Essentials to Extra Special.…

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Asda trials hearing services

Stuart Mitchell

Asda will be the first UK supermarket to offer an in-store hearing service after announcing that it will partner with Amplifon, who will provide hearing services in three of its stores. Based in the opticians at Asda Altrincham, Harrogate and Long Eaton stores, during the trial, Amplifon will be providing free hearing tests and free hearing aid trials, whilst offering a wide variety of bespoke hearing aid options, utilising the latest in hearing technology. Maq Din, Asda Healthcare Partnerships Manager, said: “There are 6.7 million people in the UK who…

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Asda expands trial of UK’s-first indoor navigation tool for blind and partially sighted people

Stuart Mitchell

Asda is expanding its trial of new technology which will make it easier for blind and partially sighted customers to navigate their way through the store whilst they do their shopping. Following an initial trial at Asda’s designated Technology-Innovation store in Stevenage, the supermarket is integrating a further 10 stores into the GoodMaps smartphone app. The app can pinpoint the user’s location within one metre of accuracy and then communicate directions to product groups or areas via audio, enlarged visual, and touch commands. Shoppers using the app will be able…

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Asda launches Asda Rewards cash incentive for customers getting their Flu Jab

Stuart Mitchell

With winter season fast approaching, Asda has launched its annual flu jab service, giving customers the opportunity to book in their jabs at their nearest Asda Pharmacy, and receive a cash reward for doing so through Asda Rewards. Customers who book a private flu jab at one of 254 Asda Pharmacies before the 23rd October will be credited £1 into their cash pot within the Asda Rewards app. The rewards offer must be redeemed in-store by the 23rd October. Asda’s private flu jab is already the most affordable on the…

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Asda announces major change to help customers reduce food waste and save money

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has announced plans to remove the best before dates on almost 250 of its fresh fruit & vegetable products to help customers reduce food waste and save money. From 1st September, the supermarket has removed the dates from a host of packaged fruit and vegetable products including citrus fruits, potatoes, cauliflowers, and carrots, across all of its UK stores. The change comes as research from the climate action group WRAP reveals that the average family throws away £60 worth of food and drink each month. By removing best before…

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