# Allan Leighton

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### Asda Posts £989M Pre-Tax Loss as Price War Strategy Devours Profits
2026-07-12 04:04:04 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Asda's £989 million pre-tax loss for 2025, inflated by a £656 million IT separation from Walmart, underscores the financial strain of its aggressive discounting push. With £2.1 billion in liquidity, the retailer bets that sacrificing short-term margins for 5-10% lower prices will win market share and force rivals to follow.
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