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Netto UK (original chain)

British supermarket history

The story of Netto UK (original chain)

A Danish discount supermarket chain that entered the UK in 1990. Asda acquired its original British store estate, with most locations converted. A later separate Netto UK joint venture operated briefly.

Ownership and development

Dansk Supermarked; Asda acquired UK estate. A Danish discount supermarket chain that entered the UK in 1990. Asda acquired its original British store estate, with most locations converted. A later separate Netto UK joint venture operated briefly.

Branding through the years

Yellow-and-black Netto dog logo; simple discount shopfronts.

Historical milestones

  • 1990 | UK launch
  • 2010 | Asda announces acquisition
  • 2011 | Original estate converted

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Brand timeline

1990

UK launch

2010

Asda announces acquisition

2011

Original estate converted

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