Overview
- Lidl confirms a £500 million investment to open more than 40 new stores across the UK by the end of its financial year.
- The retailer has identified over 200 potential London sites, including high-profile areas like Mayfair, Chelsea, and Kensington.
- Recent government planning reforms are cited as a key factor enabling Lidl’s accelerated development strategy.
- Lidl’s latest accounts reveal a 16.9% revenue increase to £11 billion, with pre-tax earnings rising to £220.8 million.
- The company holds a 7.8% share of the UK grocery market and remains the nation’s fastest-growing supermarket chain.