Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) and Lone Star Americas Acquisitions, Inc. have enlisted former retail executives to lead competing £6.5 billion bids for ASDA Group Limited, Sky News reported August 20, 2020, citing insiders. Apollo is reportedly working with former Debenhams PLC Chief Executive Officer Rob Templeman on its interest while Lone Star is said to have tapped Paul Mason, former Chief Executive Officer of Asda, to spearhead its offer. Apollo Global and Lone Star did not immediately respond to S&P Global Market Intelligence's requests for comment.