Aldi has confirmed that construction of its new supermarket in Norton, North Yorkshire, is progressing well and is expected to open in autumn 2026. The store is part of a £370 million investment by the German retailer into 16 new UK sites this year.
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.”
According to The York Press, Neale added: “We are delighted that the construction of its new food store on Commercial Street in Norton is progressing well. We anticipate that the store will be opening during Autumn 2026.”
Other new Aldi stores set to open in the coming months include locations in Watford, Hoxton, Hattersley, Balsall Common, Newport (Isle of Wight), and Port Talbot. The company, which currently operates over 1,080 stores in the UK, aims to expand to 1,500 sites as part of its long-term growth strategy.
In January, Aldi announced plans to open around 40 new stores in 2026. The latest openings follow the launch of its store in Salford Quays last month, as the group continues to invest heavily in its UK presence.
