Asda resumes hunt for new chief after Christmas sales drop

ASDA has begun a fresh search for a new boss, as newly appointed chairman Allan Leighton seeks to turn around the struggling retailer’s fortunes.The move comes after Asda suffered its worst Christmas performance in nearly a decade, with sales falling by 5.8 per cent in the last three months of 2024. The drop has put added pressure on Leighton, who returned to lead the company in November, the Telegraph reported.

Asda resumes hunt for new chief after Christmas sales drop