Supermarket chain Asda is launching nine new Express convenience stores this month.

The new stores reflect the supermarket’s ambition to strengthen its presence in high-footfall urban areas, residential neighbourhoods, and transport hubs, where it has traditionally had a limited presence.  

Seven new London stores will open this week at Tower Bridge, Greenwich, Limehouse Station, Harringay, Deptford, Whetstone and the former Arsenal FC club shop at Finsbury Park station.  

Outside the capital, two new stores will also open this week in Botley (Southampton) and Stoke.

Each Express convenience store sells more than 3,000 branded and own-label products.

The shops will also feature Costa Coffee machines, ATMs, Amazon collections and returns, and on-demand delivery options through the likes of Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo. 

All new stores will also be equipped with electronic shelf edge labels (ESLs).

Vice president Asda Express, foodservice and fuel Joseph Sutton said: “We’re thrilled to be opening nine new Express stores this week, including seven in London, an area where we have traditionally had less of a presence in convenience. 

“These openings are a key part of our strategy to bring Asda’s unbeatable value to more urban areas and residential communities across the UK. 

“We know customers have looked forward to these stores opening for a long time, and we’re delighted to welcome them in and offer outstanding value across their favourite products.” 

Earlier this month, Asda opened a new Express store in Castleford, kicking off the latest phase of its rollout programme. 

The grocery giant is planning to open a further 10 Express stores before the end of the year, with a strong pipeline of further openings planned for 2026.

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