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22.09.2023 - 14:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A new Asda Express store is set to open in the heart of Manchester city centre. The shop, a convenience store format of a large Asda supermarket, will open at Circle Square on Oxford Road 'in the coming months'.
The site is on a busy commuter route and is close to both the University of Manchester and the Manchester Metropolitan University.
Asda Express was first launched in late 2022, with only three other stores across the UK so far. Work will begin on the new retail space in the near future after the supermarket giant signed a 15-year lease with Vita Group for the spot on Oxford Road.
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A number of new retailers and eateries, such as Mr Su's and Monkey Trio, have already opened at Circle Square - a joint venture between Vita Group and Bruntwood SciTech.
James Laws, senior director of wholesale and convenience at Asda said: "We’re incredibly excited to be bringing our Asda Express format to Manchester in the coming months. As part of our expansion into the convenience space, we’re really going after city centre locations as we currently under-index in these areas.
"Circle Square is a fantastic example of a city centre location that will support our growth ambitions – it is a bustling neighbourhood, and we look forward to becoming part of the community."
Max Bielby, Chief Operating Officer at Vita Group added: "We are delighted to sign this deal to bring one of the UK’s largest retailers to Circle Square. Asda Express is an exciting proposition which will without doubt benefit the growing community of people living, working and visiting
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