Aldi has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 1,100th UK supermarket, as the retailer pushes ahead with a programme of new store openings and refurbishments across the country. The new branch in Basildon, Essex, opened on Thursday, November 12, with seven new stores due to open during November and eight existing branches set to reopen before Christmas after upgrades.
Seven New Stores Opening in November
Alongside the Basildon branch, Aldi is opening stores in Newport on the Isle of Wight and Matlock in Derbyshire, both on November 19, followed by Stepney Green in London, Willesden in London, Orrell in Greater Manchester and Waterlooville in Hampshire later in the month.
The expansion forms part of Aldi's continued push to bring its stores to more communities across the UK.
Eight Branches Reopening After Refurbishment
Eight existing supermarkets are due to reopen before Christmas following refurbishment work, part of a £300 million investment in its current estate. The improvements include refreshed shopping areas, extensions and more energy-efficient technology.
The branches and their reopening dates are: Bradford, Allerton Road on November 5; Liskeard, Charter Way on November 12; Greenock, Patrick Street on November 12; Cardiff, Dartington Drive on November 19; Dunston, Ellison Road on November 19; Witham, Reid Road on November 19; Perth, Inveralmond Retail Park on November 26; and Kilburn High Road, London on December 3.
Improvements and Future Investment
Aldi says customers can expect improvements to areas including the bakery, health and beauty sections, and fresh food and produce departments. The reopening programme is separate from its £370 million investment in new stores during 2026.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: "Opening our 1,100th store shows just how far we have come in bringing Aldi to more communities across the country."
"There are still lots of towns and communities that would like an Aldi nearby, and we want to make that happen. We are continuing to look for new sites so that even more people can shop with us and enjoy high-quality food at affordable prices."
The retailer has committed to invest a record £900 million in new stores and distribution centres in 2027, including plans to open 40 new supermarkets as it works towards its long-term ambition of operating 1,500 stores across the UK.
