ASDA has announced it will be introducing new aisles dedicated to vegan foods at hundreds of stores across the UK.
This decision will see the chain become the first UK supermarket to devote two bays to plant-based products.
Reportedly having already started being introduced from 21st September, the new vegan aisles are aimed at making ASDA the top-choice destination store for those who follow a plant-based diet.
Currently, food items suitable for vegans and plant-based eaters are spread around different locations in stores, which tends to make it difficult for shoppers to find the products they are looking for, but with ASDA’s new set-up, one side of the vegan aisle will be stocked with savoury products – including proteins, cooking sauces and condiments – and the other will contain snacks and sweet lines.
A total of 359 stores are set to see new vegan aisles introduced in due course.
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ASDA has also confirmed that the vegan-only aisles will be introducing 104 new products including ASDA’s own brand vegan range, as well as items from brands such as Bosh, Galaxy, Mrs Crimbles, and Vego.
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Speaking on the launch of the new aisles, Sarah Thornewill – Buying Manager at ASDA – said: “We understand that customers want a quick and simple shopping experience, and this shouldn’t be restricted by dietary requirements.
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“By merchandising all our vegan items together, we hope to save customers time and offer inspiration, whether for those following a plant-based diet, or those looking to reduce their meat consumption.”
This announcement has already garnered high praise from plant-based eaters on social media this week.
Many have said it will make for “a simpler shopping experience”.
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ASDA has made the decision to introduce a vegan-only aisle after revealing that searches for vegan lines on its website increased by 275% since 2019, and research carried out in January found that 17% of households were reducing their meat intake or following a plant-based diet.
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At present, it’s believed that 23 ASDA stores spread across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from new vegan aisles.
Other locations in the region will potentially see them introduced at a later date.
ASDA Stores with Vegan Aisles in Greater Manchester
Altrincham
Ashton-under-Lyne
Bolton (Astley Bridge, Burden Park, Farnworth & Horwich)
Bury (Marketside & Pilsworth)
Eastlands
Hulme
Hyde
Leigh
Longsight
Radcliffe
Rochdale
Shaw
Stockport (Warren Street, Hazel Grove & Reddish)
Swinton
Trafford Park
Wigan
Wythenshawe
You can find more information via the ASDA website here.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
30th September 2020 
