UK | Asda has started 2026 by opening two new Asda Express stores in Bradford and Salford, taking its convenience estate to more than 500 stores.
The milestone reflected Asda’s rapid growth since entering the convenience market in 2022 and its continued focus on delivering unbeatable value in high‑footfall locations across the UK.
The latest Asda Express openings include:
- Asda Express Bradford – a converted former Hare and Hounds pub on Toller Lane
- Asda Express Salford – a new store on Norton Street, close to Salford Central train station
The new Express stores support Asda’s ambition to strengthen its presence in high-footfall urban areas, residential neighbourhoods, and transport hubs - locations where Asda has traditionally had a smaller footprint, but where demand for convenience and great value continues to grow.
Each Express convenience store offers over 3,000 branded and own-label products, catering to everything from top-up shops to lunch on the go.
A variety of services will be coming to the stores shortly after launch, including bakery items and food-to-go products. To make shopping even more convenient, on-demand food delivery options such as Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo will also be available.
Since entering the convenience retail market in 2022, Asda has expanded its Express format rapidly, as part of the retailer’s commitment to offer a great choice and prices that consistently beat competitor convenience stores.
Following the opening of 17 Express stores during 2025, and the two new openings at the start of 2026, Asda now operates more than 500 Asda Express stores across the UK.
Customers can expect the same great value found in larger Asda supermarkets. Asda Express already matches supermarket prices on selected everyday essentials, including:
- Bread
- Milk
- Chicken fillets
- Beef mince
- Cheese
- Selected fresh fruit and vegetables
“We’re excited to kick off the year by opening two brand-new Asda Express stores, building on our fantastic momentum from 2025,” said Joseph Sutton, Vice President, Asda Express, foodservice and fuel.
“In under five years, we’ve built a nationwide convenience estate of over 500 stores, which is now outperforming the wider convenience market thanks to the combination of our great products and unbeatable value. We look forward to welcoming customers to these new stores.”
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