Lidl to Open 19 Stores in Next Two Months; Plans Store Modernisations

• Lidl GB is opening 19 stores over the next 8 weeks as part of ambitious growth plans
• The discounter is also investing over £40million in modernising more than 70 existing stores
• From Calne in Wiltshire to Brough in Yorkshire, ‘the Lidl Effect’ is set to create up to 640 new roles and further expand support for over 35 local charities and community food redistribution partners
• Hot off the heels of opening its 1,000th store in GB, the discounter shows no sign of slowing down

Lidl GB has today announced it’s set to open 19 stores in just 8 weeks as part of its continued expansion across the country. The discounter is also investing over £40million in modernising more than 70 existing stores, bringing more value, choice, and jobs to communities nationwide.

Equating to one store opening every other day, Lidl will be creating up to 640 new roles nationwide. The store openings will expand the discounter’s presence into new parts of Great Britain, including locations in Calne, Wiltshire, to Brough, Yorkshire. On each opening day, shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as some special Lidl prizes up for grabs.

These openings mark a continued period of rapid growth, as the retailer strengthens its position as the UK’s fastest-growing bricks and mortar retailer1. Lidl reaches over 60% of British households and contributed £14.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA)2 to the British economy in FY24.

In addition, Lidl has announced plans to refurbish over 70 existing stores from Dundee to the Isle of Wight, ensuring customers benefit from the same high standards wherever they shop. The £43million investment will enhance these much-loved stores for the communities they serve with changes including new tills and larger freezers to offer a greater range of products. The discounter is also introducing energy-saving features as part of the modernisation like chillers that use natural refrigerants and smart lighting systems that reduce electricity use. These improvements will help lower the environmental impact and support Lidl GB’s journey toward Net Zero.

Richard Taylor, Chief Real Estate Officer at Lidl GB, said: “We’re starting the new year as we mean to go on, with a major investment that reinforces our commitment to delivering the best experience for customers and creating a positive impact for the communities we serve. With this push, we’re set on winning more shoppers across the nation and claiming an even bigger share of the market.”

These investments build on what Lidl describes as ‘the Lidl Effect’, where the benefits of its growth extend beyond the shop floor and into the communities it serves. New stores will also benefit from the retailer’s community investments from day one. Through its surplus food donation scheme, Feed it Back - delivered with charity partner, Neighbourly – Lidl provided 18.5 million meals last year, supporting 6.8 million people across Great Britain.

Store openings

• Basildon, Laindon
• Birmingham, Kingstanding
• Brough, Welton Road
• Burntwood
• Calne
• Chester, Caldy Valley Rd
• Dereham
• Havant, Purbrook Way
• Hereford, Belmont Road
• Horley
• Hucknall, Watnall Rd
• London, Stamford Hill
• London, Walworth Road
• Reading, Tilehurst
• Royal Wootton Bassett
• Salisbury, Churchill Way West
• Sandford
• Sutton High Street
• Tring

Source : Lidl GB

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