Aldi is set to make a significant investment of around £650m in the UK in 2025, focusing on expanding its store network.
- The German retailer aims to open approximately 30 new stores across various locations including Fulham Broadway, Billericay, and Cheadle.
- This move is part of Aldi’s larger strategy to reach a total of 1,500 stores across the UK.
- Aldi’s CEO emphasises the company’s commitment to offering the best value groceries amid increasing demand.
- Aldi’s expansion follows a busy 2024, where it opened stores in locations like Totton, Cribbs Causeway, and Pwllheli.
Aldi has announced plans to invest about £650 million in its UK store network next year. The investment includes the development of new stores in Fulham Broadway in London, Billericay in Essex, and Cheadle in Stoke-on-Trent. The expansion strategy aims to open approximately 30 new stores in total by the end of 2025, continuing Aldi’s ambitious growth trajectory across the UK.
This initiative is a continuation of the retailer’s aggressive expansion plan, as indicated by its recent store openings. In the weeks leading up to the announcement, Aldi launched new locations in Totton, Hampshire, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, and Pwllheli, Gwynedd. This relentless drive is a testament to Aldi’s focus on reaching more customers by increasing its presence in both urban and suburban areas.
Central to Aldi’s long-term goals is its target of operating 1,500 stores across the UK. In 2024 alone, the company invested £800 million, highlighting its commitment to its substantial growth plan. The retailer is set to start 2025 with the opening of eight additional stores, with a further 40 anticipated in the subsequent financial year.
Aldi UK and Ireland CEO, Giles Hurley, stated: “At Aldi, our unwavering commitment has always been to provide Britain with the best value groceries.” This reflects the company’s confidence and readiness to meet rising consumer demand for economical shopping options while addressing gaps in areas without existing Aldi stores.
Aldi’s strategic investment and expansion underline its firm commitment to growing its footprint and maintaining its role as a leading affordable grocery provider in the UK.
