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Asda cuts costs to counter the onslaught from Lidl and Aldi

Graham Watson

21st January 2016

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Political scientists often talk of the 'squeezed middle' and this appears to be what's happening in the supermarket sector. Asda appear to be feeling the pinch, and are looking at having to retrench.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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