The Asda branch in Greater Manchester is set to close its doors, with a Waitrose to take its place.
Situated 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.
Customers have previously praised the branch, describing it as “immaculate”.
Local Asda shoppers will now be required to make their way to either the Asda outlets in Altrincham or Wythenshawe for their weekly groceries.
An Asda spokesperson said: “Like all major supermarkets, we regularly review our store estate to ensure it continues to meet the customer needs and remains commercially sustainable.
“We’d like to thank our colleagues and the local community at our Hale Barns store and reassure customers they can continue to access Asda’s great value and products at our nearby Altrincham and Wythenshawe superstores, or online at asda.com.”
According to Altrincham Today, the premises will undergo a complete refit before relaunching as a Waitrose in autumn 2026.
David Donovan, Waitrose Regional Manager, said: “Opening in Hale Barns is an exciting opportunity for Waitrose and we’ll offer the very best products and customer service for food lovers in the area.
“As part of this, we’re building a brilliant team and we look forward to welcoming them and our customers in the coming months. We’ll be sharing more details on our plans soon.”
Alun Jones, Waitrose’s Head of Physical Estate, added: “Growing our presence in the north is important to us and the Hale Barns store is a significant next step in our plan. Alongside our stores in Altrincham and Wilmslow, Hale Barns is a great fit for our brand.”