date:Jun 04, 2013
consumer perceptions of quality and price ... and that non-food sales ex clothing are continuing to act as a drag on the business, said Espirito Santo Investment Bank analyst Caroline Gulliver.
Last month Britain's No. 4 grocer, Wm Morrison (MRW.L), posted a 1.8 percent fall in first quarter like-for-like sales, while No. 2 player, Wal-Mart's Asda reported a 1.3 percent rise, albeit for different trading periods.
No. 2, J Sainsbury (SBRY.L), is scheduled to make a trading update on June 12.
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