Overview

• Aldi published a 23-location priority list for new supermarkets after reviewing thousands of public suggestions.
• The retailer is actively seeking full-size sites of about 20,000 sq ft with roughly 100 parking spaces near main roads.
• In central London, Aldi is pursuing smaller Aldi Local stores with around 5,000 sq ft of trading area plus ancillary space.
• Five Midlands priorities were highlighted: Kenilworth, Wellingborough, Dudley, Telford and Balsall Common.
• Aldi runs more than 1,050 UK stores and is working toward 1,500 as it invests a record £1.6bn over the next two years.