Overview
- A published shortlist names 23 priority locations, with targets spanning Telford and Dudley to London districts such as Edgware Road, Willesden, Orpington and Hanworth.
- Local media report provisional regional estimates within the programme, including about £48m for Greater London, £21m for Dorset, £19m for Lincolnshire and £23m for Lancashire.
- Specific schemes cited include a planned 2026 opening at Ketley Point in Telford, works underway on new stores in Accrington and Burnley, and a forthcoming application for a Tannochside branch near Glasgow that would create about 35 jobs.
- The two-year investment also covers upgrades to existing stores and distribution capacity, with Aldi saying the expansion will create thousands of roles and more opportunities for British suppliers.
- Alongside the plans, Aldi reported 2024 sales of £18.1bn and operating profit of £435.5m, with market share reported at 10.8%.