Asda is set to open up to 20 new convenience stores later this year.
The first new Asda Express will open in Castleford in early October, followed by openings in more locations from later that month. Asda Express stores stock up to 3,000 branded and own-label products including essential items such as milk and bread.
The new stores will be located in urban areas, residential locations, and transport hubs. It comes after Asda successfully acquired 469 convenience store and fuel sites from the Co-op and EG Group. Asda launched its first Express store in 2022.
David Lepley, Chief Supply Chain Officer, said: “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.
“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.”
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It comes after Asda recently announced plans to refurbish 180 of its in-store cafes as part of a £180million investment. The upgrades will include digital ordering screens and table ordering service, which will be available alongside manned tills.
A new menu will is also being introduced with new dishes including smashed avocado on toast, katsu chicken curry, topped salad bowls, wraps and a new sharing range that includes nachos and loaded fries.
Asda pizzas will also become part of the new menu with customers able to choose a full 12″ pizza or individual slices, including margherita, pepperoni, American sizzler, spicy chicken, meat feast, ham and mushroom or veggie supreme.
New drinks added to the menu include flavoured iced coffees, as well as a selection of cakes. Old favourites such as full English breakfast, fish and chips, lasagne, jacket potatoes, burger and chips will still be on the menu.
The refurb, led by partner Compass Group is expected to be completed by the end of October. Asda has 205 cafes in total. The supermarket has confirmed its popular Kids Eat for £1 deals will remain available.
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