Asda unlikely to see growth before year-end at earliest, says supermarket boss

Asda’s Allan Leighton said sales of the group’s George clothing ranges were outperforming the wider market. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA

Asda is unlikely to see growth before the end of this year at the earliest, the supermarket’s chair, Allan Leighton, has said, as sales continue to fall despite price cuts and more stock on its shelves.

Meanwhile, Aldi, which is closing the market share gap with Asda, put further pressure on its rival by announcing significant expansion plans across the UK.