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
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
At the end of last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) handed down a ruling saying that German discounters Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same land agreements as their supermarket competitors.
News
Asda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
2026-08-04T10:38:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Asda is rolling out crime reporting and intelligence platform Auror across its entire store estate following a successful pilot.
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.

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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.

England v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
2026-07-07T15:10:00+01:00By George Arnett
Q&A: Asda’s Rachel Eyre on its new retail media partnership with Amazon
2026-07-06T06:00:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
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

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