Who owns Asda?
Asda
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- Brand origin
- United Kingdom
- Main production
- United Kingdom
Asda is a British supermarket and petrol station retailer that sells groceries, general merchandise and related services. Asda is ultimately owned by TDR Capital LLP, a United Kingdom private equity owner, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data.
asda.comOwnership chain
- BrandAsdaUnited Kingdom
- Asda Group Limited
- Bellis Acquisition Company PLC
- Ultimate ownerTDR Capital LLPUnited Kingdom
About Asda
What is Asda?
Asda is a British supermarket and petrol station chain headquartered in Leeds, England. Asda serves customers in the United Kingdom through stores, online retail and related services. Asda’s activities include grocery retail, general merchandise, fuel, pharmacy, optical services and financial services. Asda reported total sales excluding fuel of £21.0 billion for the year ending 31 December 2025.
Who owns Asda?
Asda is ultimately owned by TDR Capital LLP, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Asda, Asda Group Limited, Bellis Acquisition Company PLC and TDR Capital LLP. TDR Capital is a private equity owner. TDR Capital became Asda’s majority shareholder after acquiring Zuber Issa’s shares, and TDR Capital owns 67.5% of Asda. Mohsin Issa owns 22.5%, while Walmart Inc. owns 10%.
Where does Asda come from?
Asda originated in the United Kingdom and was created in Yorkshire. The Asquith family’s butcher’s business expanded to seven shops in the 1920s, while Yorkshire dairy businesses developed the Associated Dairies operation. Asda was formed on 3 May 1965 through the combination of the Asquith supermarket business and Associated Dairies. The name Asda comes from the words Asquith and Dairies. Asda opened its headquarters in Leeds in 1988.
What products does Asda make?
Asda sells groceries, fresh food, household goods, clothing, general merchandise and fuel. Asda also operates George clothing, Asda Living, Asda Mobile, Asda Money and Asda Rewards. Asda offers online grocery shopping and services including pharmacy and optical retail.
Subsidiaries: Asda Stores Limited
Frequently asked questions about Asda
Is Asda a British supermarket?
- Yes. Asda is a supermarket and petrol station retailer that originated in Yorkshire and operates in the United Kingdom.
Does Walmart still own Asda?
- Yes. Walmart Inc. remains a minority shareholder in Asda with a 10% ownership interest. TDR Capital is the majority shareholder.
Who owns the Asda clothing range George?
- George is an Asda clothing sub-brand. George products are sold through Asda stores and Asda’s online retail business.
Can customers shop at Asda online?
- Yes. Asda provides online grocery shopping through asda.com, alongside its physical stores.
When did Asda become part-owned by TDR Capital?
- TDR Capital and the Issa brothers acquired majority ownership of Asda in 2021, while Walmart retained a minority stake. TDR Capital became the majority shareholder after acquiring Zuber Issa’s shares in 2024.
Sources: tdrcapital.com: tdr capital becomes majority owner of asda, corporate.asda.com, tdrcapital.com: asda, asda.jobs, nhh.no, en.wikipedia.org, tdrcapital.com: tdr capital to become majority owner of asda, igd.com
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Products from Asda
87- Asda Red Pepper HummusFood – Snack (Hummus Dip)
- Asda 8 Dark Choc IcesFood – Frozen Confectionery
- ASDA Cream of Tomato SoupFood – Canned Soup
- Asda Just Essentials Chocolate Hazelnut SpreadFood – Sweet Spread
- ASDA Skinless & Boneless Mackerel Fillets in Olive OilFood – Canned Fish
- Asda Fresh ProduceFood – Fresh Produce
- Asda Perfect Christmas Dried Mixed FruitFood – Baking & Dried Fruit
- ASDA Sensitive ToothpastePersonal care – Oral Hygiene
- ASDA Household ProductCleaning product – household cleaner
- ASDA Own Brand ProductPersonal care – hygiene or household
- ASDA 8 Soft Flour Corn TortillasFood – Bakery & Bread
- ASDA Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato SauceFood – Canned Baked Beans
- ASDA High Juice White Grape & Peach squashBeverage – Fruit Squash / Cordial
- Asda High Juice Apple & Mango SquashBeverage – Fruit Squash / Cordial
- ASDA Smooth Orange JuiceBeverage – Fruit Juice
- Asda Jaffa CakesFood – Confectionery (Cakes/Biscuits)
- ASDA MangoFood – Fresh Produce
- Asda White PotatoesFood – Fresh Produce
- Asda Mackerel Fillets in Sweet Chilli SauceFood – Canned Fish
- Asda Mature British Cheddar CheeseFood – Dairy Product (Cheese)
- ASDA Classic Tomato KetchupFood – Condiment
- Asda Gold Roast Instant CoffeeBeverage – Instant Coffee
- ASDA British 4 Baking PotatoesFood – Fresh Produce
- Asda Ground CoffeeBeverage - Ground Coffee
and 63 more products