Asda to Add Self-Service Laundry in Up to 700 Stores

Asda, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, announced a partnership with ME Group International to introduce self-service laundry facilities in up to 700 of its stores nationwide, allowing customers to wash and dry clothes while shopping. The rollout, set to begin in May, will install Wash.ME machines across Asda Supercentres, Superstores, supermarkets, and Express locations, providing a convenient option for households managing everyday errands.

The initiative aims to streamline routines by enabling shoppers to multitask, combining grocery trips with laundry needs. Each Wash.ME unit features large-capacity 9kg and 20kg drums, energy-efficient wash cycles, and high-speed drying, accommodating everything from routine loads to bulkier items like duvets. Many machines will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, enhancing flexibility for customers with varying schedules. Asda officials described the service as a quick, convenient, and cost-effective way to handle laundry on-site, reducing the need for separate trips to laundrettes.

Joseph Sutton, vice president of Asda Express, foodservice, and fuel, stated, "We're always looking for new ways to make life easier for the...