the convert function has an optional parameter when you are converting dates;
112 will give you the eight digit format you are looking for:
SELECT CONVERT(VARCHAR,getdate(),112) --20150803
SELECT Sub_date = CONVERT(VARCHAR,annual_date,112)
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