Lidl maps out hundreds of target locations for UK expansion
Lidl GB has revealed a list of hundreds of locations where it would like to open new stores.
The list has been released as part of the supermarket’s latest Site Requirements Brochure which has been published today.
Subscribe to TRBLidl said is seeking freehold, leasehold, or long-leasehold sites in prominent locations with strong footfall and easy accessibility.
The list of locations includes places like Garthdee in Aberdeen, Aldgate in London, Ystradgynlais in Wales and Windsor in Berkshire.
Richard Taylor, chief real estate officer at Lidl GB, said: “At Lidl GB, we currently have one of the most ambitious store opening programmes of any supermarket and we are more committed than ever to bringing our high quality and low priced products to even more communities across the country.
“All of our stores deliver more than just affordable products. Each one also brings quality jobs, opportunities for British suppliers to showcase the best of our home grown produce and support to local good causes in the communities each one serves. In uncertain times, shoppers and communities can count on us.”
Lid said it will offer a competitive finder’s fee to anyone who successfully identifies a previously unknown site that leads to a developed store.
Earlier this month, Lidl GB confirmed plans to open more than 50 new stores in the next 12 months as part of a £600 million investment. This followed the opening its 1,000 store in East Grinstead last November.
