Sales growth for Asda

SUPERMARKET group Asda saw like for like sales grow by 2.2% in the first quarter of the year, figures that put it ahead of its rivals.

Leeds-based Asda said total sales, excluding acquisitions, VAT and fuel, grew by 7.1%
 
Andy Clarke, chief executive of Asda, said: “I’m proud of the work our stores, depots and teams at Asda House and George House put in during the quarter, to build on our end-of-year momentum and deliver market-leading growth. Customers really valued our price leadership, the ongoing improvements in quality and our commitment to warm and friendly service.”

The 2.2% like for like increase excluded excluded acquisitions, VAT and fuel.

It was an improvement on the 1% rise in the 14 weeks to January 7.

Asda said the sales growth was helped by a focus on low prices and its redesigned own brand range.