Asda has announced that it will open several new Express sites for customers in a matter of weeks.
The new stores will see Asda grow its footprint in high-footfall urban areas, residential locations, and transport hubs – sites where the retailer has traditionally had limited presence.
David Lepley, Chief Supply Chain Officer, commented: “We’re thrilled to kick off the next phase of our Express rollout and bring our heritage in delivering outstanding value to more locations across the UK.
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“In just three years, we’ve grown from zero convenience stores to establishing a major presence in the channel, with almost 500 stores by the end of the year.
"This continued investment reflects the confidence we have in our convenience strategy and our focus on bringing Asda’s low prices to more local communities.”
Each store stocks around 3,000 products, including a comprehensive range of fresh, ambient and chilled groceries, as well as products from Asda’s premium Extra Special range and a broad selection of beers, wines and spirits.
What is an Asda Express?
An Asda Express is a smaller, convenience store format owned and operated by Asda, offering a range of groceries and essentials, including options for quick meals and top-up shops.
These stores are part of Asda's strategy to expand into the convenience market.
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Back in 2022, when the first lot of Asda Express were rolled out, Mohsin Issa, Asda’s co-owner, said: “The launch of our first two Asda Express convenience stores is a landmark moment for our great business and a key step on our journey to bring Asda to more customers in more communities right across the UK.
“The stores have been designed to cater for a broad range of customer needs – whether that’s popping in for a pint of milk, grabbing a spot of lunch on the go, or buying the fresh ingredients to cook dinner from scratch.
"We’re confident customers will find everything they need in these stores and enjoy the convenience of having a new type of Asda store on their doorstep."
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