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Asda announces locations for nine new Express stores to be opened in a week

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Asda has ramped up the rollout of new Express convenience stores this week, by launching nine new shops. The store openings reflect Asda’s ambition to strengthen its presence in high-footfall urban areas, residential neighbourhoods, and transport hubs – locations where the retailer has traditionally had…

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