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Mapped: Full list of new Aldi stores as supermarket adds 24 new locations

UK · 2026-10-02

Key takeaway

Aldi invests £900m to open 24 new UK stores and relocate three, expanding its discount grocery footprint.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerAldi invests £900m to open 24 new UK stores and relocate three, increasing its selling space and store count.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe expanded Aldi footprint intensifies price and footfall competition among UK discounters, squeezing rivals like Lidl and Asda.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youAldi's long-term supplier agreements and home-grown sourcing push raise demand volumes and contract stability for UK grocery suppliers, directly impacting SME order books.

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Source: The Independent Business

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