Aldi announces new store openings across the UK this summer
In the long term, the company is aiming to have 1500 stores in the UK and hopes that this £650 million investment will take them closer to this goal.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: 'At Aldi, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to high-quality food at unbeatable prices, and we're committed to achieving that with our ambitious store opening plans.
A number of Aldi stores across the country will also be 'renewed' (Image: Anthony Devlin/PA) 'We're targeting 40 new store openings in 2025, while many of our current stores will also be getting a refresh to enhance the customer experience, meaning we can consistently offer the best value for money to even more shoppers across the UK.'
List of new store locations opening in the coming months:
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