Asda like-for-like sales increased by 0.5%

Asda like-for-like sales increased by 0.5%

Supermarket Asda has published its annual Statutory Accounts for the financial year to 31st December 2017. The accounts for Asda Group Limited, which includes the financial activities of all Asda stores, distribution centres and online, show that in the last financial...
Could Sainsbury’s/Asda merger cause 73 store closures?

Could Sainsbury’s/Asda merger cause 73 store closures?

A retail expert has suggested to the BBC that the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger could potentially see 73 stores close down. David Haywood, founder of Maximise UK, an expert in identifying the best locations for stores, told the BBC he estimates that around 6%, or around 73,...
Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations

Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations

Talks between major supermarket chains Asda and Sainsbury’s are at an advanced stage with the two brands expected to be retained should a merger go ahead. Sainsbury’s and Asda are the second and third largest supermarkets in the UK behind Tesco. The new combined...