Aldi, the supermarket chain, has revealed plans to open a series of new stores within the next 24 hours. The retailer, which currently operates over 1,070 outlets, will unveil new locations in Uxbridge and Old Kent Road in London, as well as Northallerton, Pershore on Thursday 11th December, and a fresh store in Yate, Bristol on Friday 12th December.

The company stated that customers in these regions will have access to Aldi’s fresh British produce and its sought-after range of exclusive Specialbuys.

Opening five stores in a single day showcases the scale and pace of Aldi’s ambition as it strives towards its goal of operating 1,500 UK stores.

The retailer, recently crowned Christmas Retailer of the Year for the sixth consecutive year at the Quality Food Awards, is investing £650 million in new openings and refurbishments in 2025, with an additional commitment of £1.6 billion over the following two years. This investment will support the launch of approximately 40 new stores annually.

This expansion announcement comes as Aldi retains its title as Which? Cheapest Supermarket for November – a distinction it has held for four years running. 

Collectively, the five new stores will generate around 200 jobs, all offering Aldi’s industry-leading pay rates. Aldi also maintains its status as the only supermarket to offer paid breaks for all store colleagues, equating to nearly £1,475 per annum for the average store colleague.

Jon Neale, Real Estate Managing Director at Aldi UK, expressed: “Opening any new store is exciting, but opening five in 24 hours, just before Christmas, will make a huge difference for customers in each of these areas. It reflects the demand we’re seeing right across the UK and the scale of our ambition as we continue to grow.

“We’re committed to growing in the right places, with the right teams, bringing our low prices and high-quality products to even more communities – and we’re committed to moving as fast as we can to deliver that.”

The Aldi stores opening on Thursday 11 December are:

• Harefield Road, Uxbridge
• Old Kent Road
• North Moor Road, Northallerton
• King Georges Way, Pershore

And the Aldi store opening on Friday 12 December is:

• Link Road, Yate, Bristol

Aldi has revealed ambitious plans for a significant expansion of its stores, providing a comprehensive list of potential locations. The supermarket giant announced its largest ever annual investment package during its recent trading update, aimed at accelerating its growth across Britain’s towns and cities.

The company reported a surge in sales and profits last year and disclosed plans to invest £800 million to boost its UK expansion – marking the chain’s most substantial annual investment to date. Aldi intends to open 23 new stores by the end of the year, including in Muswell Hill, London and Mere Green, Birmingham, as part of a record £800m investment programme for 2024.

Currently boasting over 1,000 stores, Aldi has previously stated its goal to expand to 1,500 outlets across the UK, indicating that it is actively seeking additional locations nationwide.

By the end of 2025, Aldi plans to open stores in the following locations:

• Leytonstone, London
• Muswell Hill, London
• Fulham Broadway, London
• Gosforth, Northumberland
• Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales
• Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
• Horsham, West Sussex
• Mere Green, Birmingham
• Billericay, Essex
• March, Cambridge
• Penistone Road, Sheffield
• Cheadle, Greater Manchester
• Caterham, Surrey
• Ashford, Kent

The priority locations where Aldi is currently scouting for sites include:

• Woodford, London
• Surbiton, London
• Bromley, London
• Barnet, London
• Redhill, Surrey
• Aldershot, Hampshire
• Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Chatham, Kent
• Chorlton, Manchester
• Formby, Liverpool
• Newark, Nottinghamshire
• Chesterfield, Derbyshire
• Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
• Brentwood, Essex
• Dorchester, Dorset
• Clarkston, Scotland
• Cathcart, Scotland
• Penzance, Cornwall
• Warwick, Warwickshire
• Bath, Somerset

The supermarket giant Aldi has declared that it is on the hunt for town-centre, edge-of-centre, or retail park sites ready for property development. They are after locations capable of hosting a 20,000 square foot store complete with approximately 100 parking spaces.

The ideal sites would be adjacent to main roads featuring prominent visibility and easy access. Aldi UK’s Communications Director Richard Thornton conveyed: “We are committed to bringing high quality, affordable groceries to millions more British families.”

He further emphasised the expansion drive, stating: “With more than 1,000 stores across the country, our footprint is definitely growing, but we know there are still a number of towns that either don’t have an Aldi or have shown demand for more stores.”

Prospective site owners fitting Aldi’s criteria are invited to make contact via realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk. Inquisitive individuals seeking details regarding Aldi’s national site requirements should visit: www.aldi.co.uk/about-aldi/property/required-towns.