Supermarket chain Asda plans to open 110 stores in the UK in February as part of its goal to reach 1,000 shops across the country. Asda, previously owned by Walmart, will convert 109 Co-op and EG Group convenience sites to Asda Express stores as part of a multimillion-pound investment. The business said it wants to become the second largest grocery retailer in the UK. Asda plans to turn all 470 convenience sites acquired from the Co-op and EG Group into Express stores by the end of March. #stvne