Tag: Asda

Asda pledges £300,000 to support Community Alcohol Partnerships in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has confirmed its financial support for CAP (Community Alcohol Partnerships) for 2025 which will be used to enhance the valuable work of the partnerships, especially in the North of England. CAP sets up and supports local partnerships that aim to reduce alcohol harm in children and young people, improve their health and well-being, and enhance their communities. Asda’s partnership with CAP began in 2009, and last year the business pledged £1million in funding over three years. This announcement marks the second portion of that funding commitment, and the money…

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George at Asda launches ‘Little Pudsey Club’ babywear capsule collection

Stuart Mitchell

To mark Asda’s 25th year of supporting BBC Children in Need, the retailer has launched a new George capsule collection called – ‘Little Pudsey Club’, a joyful new babywear collection launching 17th May 2025. The range will see a donation of 20% from each item sold go to BBC Children in Need, helping fund vital projects that make a difference in young lives across the UK. Designed with little ones in mind, the collection features a range of adorable baby essentials with a variety of the ranges starting from size…

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Asda launches new meningitis vaccination service in the UK, responding to calls for cheaper jabs

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has launched a new meningitis vaccination which will make the jab the most affordable on the market.   MenB Single Dose MenB Full Course Asda £89.88 £179.76 Boots £110 £220 Superdrug £110 £220-£330 Well Pharmacy £110 £220 Day Lewis £108 £216   Asda’s new launch comes as leading charity Meningitis Now recently called for more affordable protection against the serious disease.   Meningitis is a fast-acting and potentially life-threatening disease, making vaccination an essential safeguard. Asda’s initiative ensures that more people can take proactive steps to protect themselves and…

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Asda updates on 2024 Gender Pay

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has published its 2024 Gender Pay figures, showing a year-on-year reduction in its median pay gap. All large companies are required to submit a report to the Government’s Gender Pay website. In Asda’s report, the retailer revealed: The median hourly pay difference between all male and female colleagues is 4% (2023: 5%). A 0% median pay gap for hourly-paid retail store colleagues (who make up 92% of Asda’s total workforce). The mean hourly pay difference between all male and female colleagues is 7% (2023: 6%). Asda’s gender pay figures…

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Asda partners with Podback to enable coffee lovers to recycle their used pods in stores

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has partnered with coffee pod recycling service Podback, to provide coffee lovers with a simple and convenient way to recycle their used coffee pods in over 600 of its stores. Coffee pods are not suited for recycling through traditional routes, due to their small size, and because they contain organic material. Podback users can now recycle their used aluminium and plastic coffee pods by filling a Podback bag and returning it to the toYou parcel returns service in their nearest participating Asda store. Bags are available to order from…

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