Aldi's St Johns Shopping Centre store in Liverpool city centre has apologised to customers as it prepares to close for a refurbishment. The supermarket chain said the store will shut for a "freshening up", with a banner outside informing shoppers it will be "closed for a few days".
The shop will close from 10pm on Wednesday, August 26, and remain shut until Friday, September 4 at 8am.
Upgrades planned for the store
An Aldi spokesperson said: "When we reopen on Friday September 4, shoppers will see a number of upgrades - including a new layout and upgraded shelves, as well as eco-friendly fridges to reduce our carbon footprint. We will keep the community updated on developments."
The closure comes shortly after the Smithdown Road branch reopened. That store initially closed on Sunday, May 17 at 4pm, with Aldi again apologising for the inconvenience and saying the store was getting "freshened up". It also closed for two weeks back in February.
Part of wider investment programme
The closures form part of a wider programme of store extensions announced by the supermarket. Earlier this year, Aldi revealed plans to invest £300 million in upgrading and expanding existing UK stores in 2026.
The Smithdown Road branch was one of 11 locations set to be transformed, alongside other Merseyside stores, including the Bebington Road branch in New Ferry on the Wirral. Stores in Huddersfield and Lancashire are also included in the extension programme.
The exact changes shoppers can expect from the revamped stores will vary by location but will include creating more space to shop and introducing more sustainable features. These include energy-efficient technology such as fridge doors to reduce energy use, and natural refrigerants to help cut carbon emissions. Further improvements include updated fixtures and signage, and redesigning store layouts.
The announcement comes on top of Aldi's recent £370 million commitment to opening 40 new stores in 2026 and reflects the supermarket's continued focus on strengthening both its new and existing store estate.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "As well as opening new stores, we're also investing in existing ones to make sure everyone can get what they need from Aldi.
"By extending some stores, and by upgrading and improving others across the country, we can serve even more customers while creating even better shopping environments for our colleagues and shoppers.
"Together with our new stores, that will mean more people can access Aldi's high-quality products at unbeatable prices."
