Asda is a privately owned supermarket chain based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Leeds, England. Asda operates over 600 stores across the UK and employs over 43,560 people. The company is known for its wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, and home goods. Asda is the third largest supermarket chain in the UK by market share, behind Tesco and Sainsbury's.