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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News
Grocery inflation eases to lowest level since 2024 as sales pick up
2026-07-21T14:18:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
Sales picked up and price rises slowed to their lowest rate since 2024 in the four weeks to 12 July, a month shaped by record temperatures and a packed sports calendar.
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.

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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.

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

Asda appoints New Look boss as George CEO
2026-07-02T14:42:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
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

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