date:Apr 24, 2013
The British arm of U.S. retailer Wal-Mart, which currently trades from 568 UK stores, said it will open 10 new stores in the remainder of the year - five superstores, four new small format supermarkets and one non-food outlet.
Two new stores have already opened this year.
Asda said the focus of its investment has shifted to accelerating its multichannel business, with stores supporting internet and smartphone channels.
The firm is investing in 'Click and Collect' facilities - where customers