Scottish knitwear firm ‘McGeorge of Dumfries’ wins legal battle with Asda over brand name

A Scottish knitwear firm has won a legal battle with Asda over its brand name after the supermarket chain said it was too similar to its George clothing range. The retail giant objected after McGeorge, which has retailed cashmere since 1881, applied to register ‘McGeorge of Dumfries’ as a trademark. Despite McGeorge being worn by … Read more

TikTok pranksters ’caused mayhem in Tesco two weeks before Asda’:

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok pranksters ’caused mayhem in Tesco two weeks before Asda’: New video shows super-hero mob brawling with supermarket bouncers as it’s claimed SAME ‘chaos for likes’ gang struck nearby store a fortnight earlier Costumed gang struck local Tesco just two weeks ago in similar stunt  Asda video shows employee grappling with girl before Spider-Man … Read more

Baby is rushed to hospital after being injured at Asda store

Baby is rushed to hospital after being injured when section of Asda roof collapsed at supermarket in Greater Manchester  Baby rushed to hospital after roof panels fell from the ceiling of the supermarket The ceiling collapsed at Asda store in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester  Pictures taken inside store appeared to show a section of the ceiling … Read more

Asda bids to rival Amazon as it becomes first supermarket to offer one-hour delivery for full range

End of the weekly shop? Asda bids to rival Amazon as it becomes first supermarket to offer one-hour delivery for full range of products Customers near stores in Halifax, Rotherham and Poole will be first to try service Many competitors already provide one-hour delivery – but none offer a full range But Asda’s £8.50 fee may … Read more

Asda offers shoppers one hour deliveries for £8.50 a pop

Shoppers living near a select number of Asda stores can now get their groceries delivered in one hour, as part of the supermarket’s new ‘super speedy service.’ Customers living within a three-mile radius of the Halifax, Rotherham and Poole Asda stores can order up to 70 items from the grocer’s online shop for ‘Express Delivery’ … Read more

Asda tries out unattended food deliveries as customers return to the office

Asda tries out unattended food deliveries in bid to maintain shoppers’ appetite for grocery drop-offs once they return to the office The supermarket is installing delivery boxes outside of customers’ homes Food inside can stay fresh for up to 4 hours and is securely locked Leaving deliveries unattended could make grocery shopping more convenient as … Read more

Caterpillar Cake Taste Test: Supermarket versions rated amid M&S legal action

From Aldi’s Cuthbert to Tesco’s Curly, most British supermarkets have their own version of a caterpillar cake.  The original, Marks & Spencer’s Colin Cake – who turned 30 last year – has been a staple at British birthday parties for years, with similar cakes gaining in popularity in recent years.   M&S lodged an intellectual property … Read more

Caterpillar Cake Taste Test: Supermarket versions rated amid M&S legal action

From Aldi’s Cuthbert to Tesco’s Curly, most British supermarkets have their own version of a caterpillar cake.  The original, Marks & Spencer’s Colin Cake – who turned 30 last year – has been a staple at British birthday parties for years, with similar cakes gaining in popularity in recent years.   M&S lodged an intellectual property … Read more

Billionaire Issa brothers who bought Asda for £7bn look poised to make a takeover bid for Caffe Nero

Billionaire Issa brothers who bought Asda for £7bn look poised to make a takeover bid for Caffe Nero after buying up £140m of the chain’s debt Mohsin, 49, and Zuber Issa, 48, could be due to make takeover bid for Caffe Nero The billionaire brothers have bought around £140m of the company’s debt Caffe Nero … Read more