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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Chart of the Week
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
News
Asda’s return to growth short-lived as Lidl leads the way
2026-10-13T09:32:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
The latest grocery market share data reveals that Asda’s return to sales growth lasted just a month, while discounter Lidl continues to lead the pack.
Interview
Shop-in-shops and Grogu cafés: Disney’s next moves in retail theatre
2026-10-07T11:46:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Disney Consumer Products director of UK&I retail and EMEA ecommerce Ollie Pryor speaks to Retail Week about in-store theatre, Christmas activations, and how their approach with retailers has refined over the years.

More on Asda

Data

Ranking: Tesco is the most valuable retail brand in the UK

2026-10-07T00:01:00+01:00By George Arnett

The latest Kantar Brandz ranking values the country’s top grocer at $10.1bn (£7.6bn), making it the most valuable retail brand in the UK and eighth most valuable brand overall.

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.

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

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

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