Asda

Asda was formed in 1965 and has established itself as one of the UK’s biggest supermarket players. The grocer is renowned for its focus on everyday low prices and an extensive product assortment, operating mainly from large out-of-town supermarkets and hypermarkets across the UK. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Asda and the grocery sector.

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Analysis
Could the UK grocery market be headed for a new era of consolidation?
2026-07-14T15:15:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Given the ongoing bifurcation of the old big four, the rise of the discounters, and a more business-friendly regulator, the conditions appear right for a potential supermarket mega merger.
Analysis
Partnership update: Asda and Amazon’s retail media tie-up, Sainsbury’s extends facial recognition tech trial, and more
2026-07-13T05:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
Data
England v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
2026-07-07T15:10:00+01:00By George Arnett
The 2am kickoff of England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico on Monday created an unexpected opportunity for retailers selling through delivery apps.

More on Asda

Interview

Q&A: Asda’s Rachel Eyre on its new retail media partnership with Amazon

2026-07-06T06:00:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne

This month, Asda struck up a “first-of-its-kind” partnership with Amazon to advance its retail media offer. Chief customer and digital officer Rachel Eyre spoke to Retail Week about what the tie-up looks like and means for the supermarket, its customers and its advertising partners

News

Asda appoints New Look boss as George CEO

2026-07-02T14:42:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Asda has announced the appointment of Helen Connolly as the next chief executive of George.

Home Bargains opens consultation with staff over change in pay frequency
2026-07-01T23:01:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
B&M appoints Asda commercial finance VP as new CFO
2026-06-24T06:23:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Asda and Amazon enter ‘first-of-its-kind’ retail media partnership
2026-06-23T14:58:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Asda expands partnership with Deliveroo as World Cup fever takes hold
2026-06-23T09:06:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

Asda to reshuffle senior management team as George boss quits
2026-06-22T13:11:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda slumps deeper into the red as losses near £1bn
2026-06-22T09:59:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Ranking: the UK retailers that consumers think offer the best value for money
2026-06-17T23:01:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Chart of the Week: The public still (wrongly) think supermarkets are ripping them off
2026-06-02T08:00:00+01:00By George Arnett

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