EconomyAsda appoints former Morrisons chief as CEO as sales remain under pressure

Asda has named former Morrisons chief executive David Potts to lead the company with immediate effect. Executive chair Allan Leighton will move to a non-executive strategic role. Asda’s sales fell 0.5% in the three months to 4 October as it struggles to boost performance.

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