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 David Potts is back for ‘one last big job’ at Asda
2026-11-03T14:55:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Former Tesco executive and Morrisons CEO David Potts was unexpectedly announced as the new Asda chief executive this morning. What will he bring to the retailer, and does he have the appetite to complete its laborious turnaround?
News
Asda names former Morrisons boss David Potts as chief executive
2026-11-03T08:45:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Asda has appointed former Morrisons and Tesco director David Potts as chief executive.
News
Aldi and Lidl to be treated as “Large Grocery Retailers”, CMA confirms
2026-10-22T11:35:00+01:00By George Arnett
The UK’s competition regulator confirmed its decision to apply the same land agreement rules to the discounters that other major grocers have to follow

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Asda launches new apprenticeship programme

2026-10-21T11:03:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 21) launched Asda Roots – a new apprenticeship programme to give young people a route to permanent employment.

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Etsy is more visible on AI than all UK-owned retailers bar Tesco

2026-10-14T00:01:00+01:00By George Arnett

The new Semrush AI Visibility Index reveals that Amazon was the retail brand mentioned most in AI answers in the year to September, except on Gemini, where Tesco prevailed

Asda’s return to growth short-lived as Lidl leads the way
2026-10-13T09:32:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Shop-in-shops and Grogu cafés: Disney’s next moves in retail theatre
2026-10-07T11:46:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Ranking: Tesco is the most valuable retail brand in the UK
2026-10-07T00:01:00+01:00By George Arnett
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

Asda invests £250m in British produce through salad partnership
2026-09-28T13:44:00+01:00By George Arnett
‘Supported internships are good for young people – and for business’
2026-09-23T05:30:00+01:00By James Goodman
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
Asda creates hundreds of special needs and disability work experience placements
2026-09-14T10:14:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne

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