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Business briefing · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Daily edition · Story 4 of 5

  1. Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as CEO amid sales struggles

    Asda has appointed David Potts, the former boss of Morrisons, as its chief executive immediately. Allan Leighton, the current executive chair, will move to a non-executive strategic role.

    Why it matters: The change in leadership comes as Asda faces challenges in improving its sales performance.

    Sources: The Guardian Business · BBC Business

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