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Asda Reports Slow Sales In First Quarter

Asda has reported that its underlying sales rose 1.4% in the first quarter, marking a slowdown from a growth of 2.2% in the previous quarter.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is currently seeking a buyer for its UK-based Boots chain as it tries to separate the units.

Lidl UK has said it will raise wages for staff by 3% in June, which will give workers in the discounter their third pay rise in 12 months.

UK consumer sentiment returned to a two-year high this month, according to the GfK consumer confidence index published on Friday.

Sainsburys has forecast up to 10% growth in retail operating profit in its new financial year as it continues to win customers from rivals.

Donnybrook Fair was recognised as the Best Supermarket for France at the inaugural French Champion Awards last week.

The owner of Primark – AB Foods – forecast “significant growth” in full-year profit after reporting a 39% jump in the first half.

Grocery inflation in the UK fell in March for the 14th consecutive month, according to data from Kantar released today.