Supermarket chain Asda, have announced that they have seen a reasonable improvement in like-for-like sales over the previous quarter. The Walmart owned company stated that sales had gone from a 5.8% drop in the past quarter to a 2.8% drop in this quarter. Chief executive of Walmart, Doug McMillon, noted that the chain had faced difficulties in the UK, however they are addressing these issues “with urgency”. He also said that they “are putting customers first and have sharpened our prices, improved our ranges and availability, all with friendly service” in attempt to regain their footing in the market.