The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Asda Stores among retail, supermarket companies — ranked by similarity to what Asda Stores actually does, not by market-cap band.
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Asda Stores Limited is a British supermarket and petrol station chain headquartered in Leeds, England. It is the UK's third-largest grocery retailer, offering a wide range of groceries, general merchandise, clothing (George brand), and financial services through its extensive network of stores and online platforms. The company is privately owned by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital, with Walmart retaining a minority stake.
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Retail & Supermarkets
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets is a major retail and wholesale supermarket chain in Saudi Arabia offering grocery and consumer goods.
Retail & Supermarkets
Lidl Italia is a major discount supermarket chain offering food, household goods, apparel, and specialized product lines.
Retail
Tesco PLC is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, England. It operates various store formats, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores, alongside an extensive online marketplace. The company also offers diversified services such as banking and mobile services.
Retail
John Lewis Partnership PLC is a British company that operates John Lewis & Partners department stores, Waitrose supermarkets, financial services, and a build-to-rent operation. It is the UK's largest employee-owned business, with all its employees, known as Partners, sharing the responsibilities and rewards of ownership.
Retail
J Sainsbury plc, along with its group companies, is a prominent retailer and financial services provider operating across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company's diverse activities span food, general merchandise, and clothing sales, in addition to offering financial products. Its operations are structured into three primary divisions: Retail - Food, Retail - General Merchandise and Clothing, and Financial Services. Sainsbury's caters to customers through a variety of store types, including expansive supermarkets and convenient smaller outlets, complemented by extensive online platforms for both groceries and general merchandise. As of March 5, 2022, its physical retail network encompassed 598 supermarkets, 809 convenience stores, 728 Argos branches, 335 collection points, and 3 Habitat stores. Beyond retail, the company furnishes financial services such as credit cards, loyalty scorecards, and personal loans, alongside a suite of insurance policies covering home, motor, pet, travel, and life. The company was established in 1869 and maintains its head office in London, United Kingdom.
Retail
Poundstretcher is a UK-based variety discount retailer offering a wide range of food, household, garden, and pet products.
Retail
Marks and Spencer p.l.c. is a major British multinational retailer based in London, England, that specialises in selling clothing, beauty products, and other goods.
Retail
Dunnes Stores is an Irish multinational retail chain headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It primarily sells food, clothes, and household wares, and is part of the Musgrave Group, Ireland's largest grocery and food distributor.
Retail
B&M European Value Retail S.A. is a retail group primarily engaged in operating stores that offer a range of general merchandise and groceries. In the United Kingdom, the company manages a substantial network comprising 701 outlets under the B&M brand, along with an additional 311 stores operating as Heron Foods and B&M Express. Expanding its footprint into Europe, B&M also runs 107 B&M branded stores in France. Beyond its retail operations, the company provides employment and property management services. This enterprise was established in 1978 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.
Retail
Lidl is a multinational discount supermarket chain that sells a wide range of food, household goods, and seasonal products.
Retail
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational omnichannel retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations in the United States and 19 other countries. It is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded in 1962 by brothers Sam Walton and James "Bud" Walton in nearby Rogers, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
Retail
GS Retail operates convenience stores, supermarkets, and home shopping services, serving general consumers through both online and offline channels. The company provides retail products, food, and delivery services.
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