Major supermarket to close 'immaculate' store as rival swoops in to replace it

Major supermarket to close 'immaculate' store as rival swoops in to replace itAn Asda store in Greater Manchester described as 'immaculate' by shoppers is set to close - and a well-known supermarket rival is moving in to take its place Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Olivia Beeson 02:51, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 02:55, Wed, May 27, 2026 Waitrose will open in the place of the Asda store (Image: Mike Kemp/Getty Images)A major UK supermarket chain is shutting one of its stores, described as 'immaculate' by shoppers, as a rival food retailer prepares to move in. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The Asda branch in Greater Manchester is set to close its doors, with a Waitrose to take its place. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicySituated in Hale Barns Square, the site has been occupied by the supermarket since May 2024.The 15,000 square foot store previously replaced a Booths outlet.The sizeable store was refurbished during its tenure and boasts a café, lottery, and parcel collection service, alongside a generous car park offering approximately 160 spaces. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe Asda store is closi...