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The price war between UK retailers also intensified this week, when Tesco  announced a 50%-off sale hot on the heels of M&S 's second 20% off everything one-day sale. However, the latest figures from TNS revealed that these promotional activities have not prevented consumers turning in increasing numbers to discounters. Indeed, Asda  CEO Andy Bond warned that the recession is causing a tidal-shift in consumer buying patterns. Retailers who failed to respond would be left by the wayside, he said.