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Asda looks to convenience to boost rejuvenation

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Asda plans to double the number of new convenience store openings this year, with 25 new Asda Express stores, as chairman Allan Leighton steps up the Supermarket chain’s rejuvenation campaign. Asda, which has been struggling with sales in recent years, is said to be ramping up…

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