Aldi has announced the full list of 16 new store openings across the UK, with locations set to welcome customers over the next few months. This expansion follows the retailer's continued investment in growing its footprint nationwide.
New Aldi Stores Opening Soon
Aldi, which now operates more than 1,080 stores across the UK, will open new locations in areas including Watford and Hoxton in London, Hattersley in Greater Manchester, and Balsall Common and Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. Additional stores are planned for Wales, Kent, Essex, and North Yorkshire.
The complete list of new Aldi stores includes:
- Hattersley, Greater Manchester
- Newport, Isle of Wight
- Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham
- Newport, South Wales
- Orpington, London
- Hoxton, London
- Ashford, Kent
- Watford, London
- Rayleigh, Essex
- Balsall Common, West Midlands
- Marble Arch, London
- Malton, North Yorkshire
- Port Talbot, Wales
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
- Wigan, Greater Manchester
- Sudbury, Suffolk
Part of a £370 Million Investment
These openings are part of Aldi's long-term plan to operate 1,500 stores across the UK, bringing its award-winning quality products at unbeatable prices to more communities. The announcement follows the recent opening of Aldi's Salford Quays store last month and is part of the retailer's planned £370 million investment in new stores during 2026.
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, we’re committed to making high-quality, affordable food accessible to everyone, which is why we continue to invest in expanding our store network across the UK. Our £370 million investment in new stores this year will help us bring Aldi’s unbeatable value to even more communities, supporting local economies through our industry-leading pay for colleagues.”
Pay Increases for Colleagues
Earlier this year, Aldi increased pay rates for store colleagues following a £42 million investment in pay during 2026. Store Assistant pay now starts at £13.50 per hour nationally, rising to £14.47 based on length of service, while colleagues within the M25 receive £14.88 per hour, increasing to £15.20 with service.
