Supermarket leader Aldi plans to inaugurate 11 additional stores throughout the UK leading up to Christmas.
New locations in Sedgley located in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland are set to open this week, alongside stores in Horsham, West Sussex, and Muswell Hill, London, which are expected to welcome customers in November.
The growth will also see new stores opening in Totton, Hampshire, Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, and Pwllheli in Gwynedd, all scheduled before Christmas.
Furthermore, over 15 existing stores will receive upgrades in the coming weeks to enhance the shopping experience and introduce more sustainable elements.
The Aldi stores launching before Christmas will be located at:
Bilston Street, Sedgley, West Midlands – November 2024
Oakwell Road, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway – November 2024
Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham, West Sussex – November 2024
Straiton Road, Loanhead, Midlothian – November 2024
Muswell Hill, Haringey, Greater London – November 2024
Caernavon Road, Pwllheli, Gwynedd – November 2024
Salisbury Road, Totton, Hampshire – December 2024
Cribbs Causeway, Bristol – December 2024
Colliery Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear – December 2024
Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester – December 2024
Duff Street, Macduff, Banffshire – December 2024
The recent openings are a part of Aldi’s ambitious goal to establish 1,500 stores across the UK, with the supermarket planning to allocate £800 million towards expanding its presence this year alone.
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of Real Estate at Aldi UK, remarked: ‘At Aldi, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable food options to everyone.
‘Our new store launches reflect our persistent investment in the UK market, and we are excited to deliver Aldi’s unparalleled prices to even more communities as the festive season approaches.’
Aldi Store Assistants start with a wage of £12.40 an hour, with those in London receiving £13.65 per hour. Additionally, Aldi is the sole supermarket chain offering paid breaks, which for the typical store employee is valued at over £900 annually.
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