Asda is a British supermarket chain with over 600 stores across the United Kingdom. It is the second largest supermarket chain in the UK after Tesco. Asda also has a large number of stores in the United States, where it operates under the name Walmart.
Asda was founded in 1949 by a group of farmers from Yorkshire, England. The name “Asda” is an acronym for “Asquith, Dairies & Arlidge”. The company was acquired by Walmart in 1999.
Walmart is the world’s largest retailer, with over 11,000 stores in 27 countries. Walmart also owns and operates Sam’s Club, a membership-based warehouse club chain.
In the UK, Asda is known for its low prices and its wide range of products. The company has been criticized for its low wages and for its treatment of workers. However, Asda has also been praised for its commitment to reducing food waste and for its work with local charities.
Is Asda part of the Walmart group?
Yes, Asda is part of the Walmart group. Walmart acquired Asda in 1999, and since then Asda has been operated as a subsidiary of Walmart.