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
Partnership update: Major supermarkets enter AI logistics partnership, Morrisons joins forces with consumer specialist firm, and more
2026-09-29T06:00:00+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.
News
Asda invests £250m in British produce through salad partnership
2026-09-28T13:44:00+01:00By George Arnett
The retailer has inked a 10-year deal with UK grower Len Wright Salads, worth £25m a year through to 2036
Opinion
‘Supported internships are good for young people – and for business’
2026-09-23T05:30:00+01:00By James Goodman
Asda chief people officer James Goodman says the grocer has seen first-hand the impact that such opportunities can have

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Newsletter

Grocery Briefing: Waitrose keeping John Lewis afloat; Asda back in growth as back-to-school falls flat

2026-09-15T11:41:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

A tale of two retailers: John Lewis Partnership results were out late last week and it made for tough reading, for the department store side of the business anyway.

News

Asda creates hundreds of special needs and disability work experience placements

2026-09-14T10:14:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne

Asda has expanded its intern programme to create hundreds of new in-store placement opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Why Sainsbury’s holds all the cards in any potential supermarket mega-merger
2026-09-07T14:31:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Ranking: How UK grocers are performing in AI-powered searches
2026-09-07T00:01:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
Asda installs digital shelf edge labels across convenience stores nationwide
2026-09-02T09:47:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Has Asda’s turnaround finally turned a corner?
2026-08-28T13:00:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Asda’s George brand switches marketing message
2026-08-25T14:55:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Partnership update: Asda expands partnerships for both grocery and fashion, Dunelm and Google Cloud launch an AI assistant, and more
2026-08-25T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Asda launches wholesale supply and fascia for independent c-stores
2026-08-14T13:27:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
What does the CMA’s ruling mean for Aldi and Lidl’s broader UK ambitions?
2026-08-10T23:01:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev and Francisco Uranga

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