UK: Aldi to invest £370 million in store expansion

Aldi, the German discount supermarket chain, has announced a capital investment of £370 million ($504 million) to open 40 new stores across the UK in 2026.

The expansion plan, which forms part of a broader £1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) two-year investment strategy, aims to address “geographic gaps” in the retailer’s estate. Confirmed locations for the new stores include Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in East Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire. The company stated that the move brings it closer to its long-term target of operating 1,500 stores in the UK, up from its current portfolio of approximately 1,060.

Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, commented: “Our unwavering commitment is to make high-quality, affordable groceries accessible to everybody. But we recognise that there are still areas without an Aldi store, so our expansion plans for 2026 are designed to address some of these gaps […] We’ve always believed that access to high-quality affordable food is a right, not a privilege”.

The announcement follows a period of rapid growth for the retailer, which recently reported sales of £1.65 billion ($2.25 billion) for December 2025.

Source: Aldi / Grocery Trader / Retail Rewired