Aldi is set to open seven new UK stores in November, creating 210 jobs as part of a £370 million investment to expand its national footprint.
Seven new store locations announced
The new stores will open at the following locations:
- Basildon, Essex – November 12
- Newport, Isle of Wight – November 13
- Matlock, Derbyshire – November 19
- Stepney Green, London – November 19
- Willesden, London – November 26
- Orrell, Wigan – November 26
- Waterlooville, Hampshire – November 26
The chain will expand its London presence with two additional stores, while the other five supermarkets are expected to launch at various locations across England.
Jobs and investment details
It's not only customers who stand to gain from the new store openings, as 210 jobs are being created to operate the Aldi sites. The supermarket says approximately 30 positions will become available at each location.
Jonathon Neale, Managing Director of National Retail Estate at Aldi UK, said: "Opening seven stores in November is another big step in our growth plans."
Aldi's UK market position
Aldi is among the UK's biggest supermarket chains and regularly comes out on top against its competitors in the Which? cheapest supermarket test. The budget grocer claimed first place in the consumer champion's test once more this year, with an average basket cost of £159.48 for 93 items.
Tesco presently holds the largest number of stores among major supermarket chains in the UK, with over 4,000 outlets, according to data from Retail Economics. Aldi currently operates 7,000 stores across 11 countries, with 1,086 of those in the UK.
The fresh store launches form part of a £370 million investment by the retailer to grow its UK footprint to 1,500 stores nationwide.
