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Aldi Begins 24-Hour Push to Open Five UK Stores Ahead of Christmas

The rapid rollout signals progress toward a 1,500‑store target funded by a new multi‑year investment plan.

Overview

  • Four stores open on 11 December in Uxbridge, Old Kent Road, Northallerton and Pershore, with Yate near Bristol due on 12 December.
  • About 200 roles are being created across the five sites, with Aldi highlighting market‑leading pay rates and paid breaks.
  • Aldi says it remains the only UK supermarket to provide paid breaks for all store colleagues, valued at nearly £1,475 a year for the average worker.
  • The expansion forms part of £650 million earmarked for 2025 and a further £1.6 billion over the following two years as the retailer works toward roughly 1,500 UK stores.
  • Recent recognition includes Christmas Retailer of the Year at the Quality Food Awards and Which? Cheapest Supermarket for November, used to underscore its value proposition.