UK: Asda jumps the gun and bans below-cost alcohol
By Chris Mercer | 23 July 2010
The second largest supermarket chain in the UK, Wal-Mart-owned Asda, has pre-empted possible Government legislation by pledging not to sell alcoholic drinks below cost.
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The second largest supermarket chain in the UK, Wal-Mart-owned Asda, has pre-empted possible Government legislation by pledging not to sell alcoholic drinks below cost.
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