Salford's empty Asda was due to open 9 months ago before 'it all just stopped' in mystery

NewsGreater Manchester NewsSalfordThe new Asda was supposed to open in Cadishead in November06:11, 20 Aug 2026A supermarket that was due to open in November last year is being used as a ‘car park and footie ground’ after final works on the building mysteriously halted.‌Locals had welcomed news of a new Asda Express branch coming to the corner of Penry Avenue and Liverpool Street. But the 4,000 square-foot convenience store with 13 parking spaces has been left empty for months – except for a growing number of dead flies and butterflies in its window display.‌An Asda spokesperson did not respond when asked what had caused the nine month delay, but said the branch was making ‘good progress’.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterResidents have bee