Overview

• Asda says the first new Express will open in Castleford in early October, followed by around 20 additional UK sites over a four‑week window from late October.
• The retailer published a full list of upcoming locations, including 10 in London plus sites in Manchester, Salford, Wigan, Liverpool, Stoke‑on‑Trent and Bradford.
• Liverpool’s new Express has been confirmed for Parliament Street with building works underway, while Stoke’s Shelton store involves a reported £750,000 overhaul and around 30 jobs.
• Asda cites almost 500 convenience stores by year‑end after integrating 469 acquired Co‑op and EG Group outlets, marking a return to standalone Express openings.
• Express stores typically stock up to 3,000 products and are positioned by Asda as offering prices lower than rival convenience chains, which it says is driving outperformance.