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Nov 2023
Asda Express to open in Knaresborough tomorrow
A new Asda Express will open its doors in Knaresborough tomorrow.
It will replace the former Co-op on Boroughbridge Road following Asda’s plan to expand into the convenience market and become the UK's second largest supermarket, behind Tesco.
As part of the plan, the supermarket chain announced last year it had acquired 132 Co-op stores on petrol forecourts in a £438m deal.
Andy Perry, managing director of convenience at Asda, said:
Asda opened its first express store in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, and London last year. The Knaresborough store is one of 14 to open this week.
It plans to open 300 sites by 2026.
The express store will offer hot and cold takeaway food from brands including Leon and household essentials, and the petrol station will remain in operation.
Asda Express will open its doors tomorrow Friday, November 3.
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