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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Gallery
In pictures: Asda makes play to woo back customers with store and range refresh
2026-05-19T14:28:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda is telling customers to “take a fresh look” at its offer, having launched a major customer experience drive with “one of its biggest” range refreshes and store upgrades in its history.
News
Asda appoints new ambient food boss
2026-04-21T13:25:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda has appointed Jon Downes as its new vice president – ambient, further strengthening its senior leadership team.
Analysis
Partnership update: Frasers rolls out AI shopping assistant; The Range powers up its marketplace
2026-04-21T06:00:00+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

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Opinion

‘Succession planning needn’t be a minefield’

2026-04-16T06:00:00+01:00By Fran Minogue

Asda’s desire to appoint its next chief executive from within is a sensible one, but it will need to start winning back customers, growing market share and making profits first, writes Clarity’s Fran Minogue

News

New deal targets 700 laundry machines at Asda stores

2026-04-09T06:35:00+01:00By George Arnett

Automated laundry machine operator Me Group International announced it had agreed a new deal with Asda for its machines to be operated on the retailer’s sites.

Ranking: the retailers with the greatest estimated media value on their social posts
2026-04-01T06:00:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Grocery prices hold steady in March despite worries about Middle East war
2026-03-31T07:00:00+01:00By George Arnett
Asda ‘edging forward’ with turnaround despite plummeting profits
2026-03-27T14:01:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda awards ‘above-inflation’ pay rise for hourly workers
2026-03-25T06:48:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne

Charts of the Week: ‘Awful April’, Iran war and the cost of living
2026-03-25T05:00:00+00:00By George Arnett
M&S tops YouGov UK fashion brands ranking – but Nike rules among Gen Z
2026-03-12T00:01:00+00:00By George Arnett
George at Asda and DHL team up on ‘next-generation fulfilment centre’
2026-03-11T16:17:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Asda to pay staff bonus despite turbulent performance
2026-03-11T15:56:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev

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