Tag: Asda

George at Asda announces 100% of ladies’ bags are now vegan

Stuart Mitchell

As of 4th July, all of George at Asda’s ladies’ bags are now 100% vegan, meaning no animal-derived products are used in the making of the range. There is a selection of bags available in a variety of styles and colours, including a pale pink ring detail bag, a burgundy mini mock croc cross body bag and a mock croc black bag, making them a must have for this summer’s wardrobe. The collection will also continue to offer the same great value with prices starting from just £10. The full…

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Asda trials ‘trolley wash’ to help customers shop safely

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has revealed it is the first UK supermarket to trial a permanent ‘trolley wash’ facility as the retailer looks at innovative ways to help customers shop safely. The unit is now in place at Asda’s Morley store and works by coating trolleys in fine particles containing an anti-microbial solution – leaving them clean and dry to the touch in seconds. It is water-less, runs on electricity and uses an electrostatically charged mist to ensure that all touch points such as handles, rails and child seats are thoroughly sterilised. This…

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‘Sustainable Snax’ – Asda becomes first supermarket to launch a 100% recyclable crisp tube

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has announced that it has become the first UK supermarket to launch a 100% recyclable crisp tube, as it moves its entire own-brand ‘Snax’ range into cardboard packaging. The move will cut 98.2 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from Asda’s operations each year, the equivalent of 2.34 million crisp tubes. Previously made from a mix of foil, metal and cardboard materials, the non-recyclable tube has long been an issue for customers as they have been unable to put it into their recycle bins, however, the new ‘Snax’ packaging means that…

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George at Asda announce the launch of the UK’s first supermarket sustainably sourced school uniform

Stuart Mitchell

Leading supermarket fashion retailer George at Asda has announced that it’s launching a sustainably sourced school uniform as part of its George for Good commitment, offering customers the chance to buy recycled or sustainably sourced school clothing from one of the top four supermarkets for the first time. The majority of the range will be responsibly sourced via the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). BCI is the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world, and together with its partners, the programme provides training on more sustainable farming practices to more than…

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Asda calls for ‘vital’ food donations as it launches national food drive to support people unable to afford essentials following Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has launched a national food drive in its stores across the country, to collect vital food donations for food banks supporting people in crisis following Covid-19. 382 of the retailer’s stores will take part in the month-long food drive that will call on its generous customers to donate vital food and hygiene essentials, which will support people in their local community. All donations will go to the store’s local food bank, whether in the Trussell Trust’s network or independent. For the first time, the retailer will also be launching…

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