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
Why Sainsbury’s holds all the cards in any potential supermarket mega-merger
2026-09-07T14:31:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Rumours are swirling about potential grocery M&A, and bankers are on manoeuvres. Retail Week evaluates some of the proposals being floated, looks at who exactly is floating them and why Sainsbury’s is the name on everyone’s lips
Data
Ranking: How UK grocers are performing in AI-powered searches
2026-09-07T00:01:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
As more consumers turn to AI for recommendations, some shoppers are treating these models as the new search engines.
News
Asda installs digital shelf edge labels across convenience stores nationwide
2026-09-02T09:47:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Asda has installed over 1 million electronic shelf edge labels across its Express convenience stores in the UK as part of its continued investment in technology.

More on Asda

Analysis

Has Asda’s turnaround finally turned a corner?

2026-08-28T13:00:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Asda is back in positive sales growth for the first time in two years. Does that mean the retailer is finally turning a corner in Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan?

News

Asda’s George brand switches marketing message

2026-08-25T14:55:00+01:00By George MacDonald

George at Asda, the grocer’s clothing and home business, has unveiled a new marketing campaign that does not focus solely on price.

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
Asda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
2026-08-04T10:38:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

Grocery inflation eases to lowest level since 2024 as sales pick up
2026-07-21T14:18:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
Could the UK grocery market be headed for a new era of consolidation?
2026-07-14T15:15:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
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
England v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
2026-07-07T15:10:00+01:00By George Arnett

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