Asda boss orders more staffed tills in major shake-up to improve shopping trips

ASDA’S new boss has ordered stores to open more staffed checkouts.

David Potts said he has made improving shopping trips his priority.

Exterior of an Asda supermarket with the bright green logo above the entrance and plants displayed outside.
David Potts ASDA CEO.

He told the supermarket’s 1,100 store managers to spend more time on the shop floor helping staff and checking stores are ready for customers.

Speaking at Asda’s Pudsey store in West Yorks on his first official day, Mr Potts said visits as a shopper had exposed problems.