The state of Louisiana is gearing up for its first recreational alligator hunt in more than 50 years, with up to 5,000 trappers facing strict rules to snare reptiles whose numbers have risen to 3m from fewer than 100,000.[619226] Meanwhile, supermarkets like Asda are seeing growth, with the UK's third-largest grocer reporting its first quarterly growth in over two years, driven by lower prices and an improved online service.[602890] Asda's executive chair, Allan Leighton, hailed a 0.2% rise in sales as a 'huge milestone' that was 'psychologically important for the business', after the retailer had previously reported a 2.3% sales fall.[602890] The alligator hunt in Louisiana is part of a broader effort to manage the state's alligator population, which has been growing steadily over the past few decades.[619226] The US Fish and Wildlife Service has estimated that there are now over 3 million alligators in the state, up from just a few thousand in the 1960s.[619226] The recreational hunt is expected to generate significant revenue for the state, with trappers able to sell their catch for thousands of dollars.[619226]