Aldi has announced a record £1.6 billion investment to grow its UK presence, with 80 new stores planned over the next two years.
The move comes as more households turn to discount supermarkets to keep food bills down.
The retailer, which already runs 1,060 stores, wants to expand to 1,500 nationwide.
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The next wave will see 21 stores open in the coming 13 weeks, with new branches in places like Shoreditch in London, Durham in the North East, and Kirkintilloch in Scotland.
Earlier this year, Aldi also confirmed 20 priority locations where it’s still hunting for sites, including Bromley and Ealing in London, South Shields in Tyne and Wear, and Witney in Oxfordshire.
Confirmed new Aldi store openings
Here are the first Aldi stores opening over the coming months:
- Shoreditch, London
- Durham, North East
- Kirkintilloch, Scotland
Priority locations Aldi is targeting next
Aldi is actively looking to secure sites in:
- Bromley, Greater London
- Ealing, Greater London
- South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Witney, Oxfordshire
The supermarket says these are just the start, with dozens more locations set to be revealed as part of the wider plan.
Lower prices and more choice
So far in 2025, Aldi has cut prices on over 900 products. Essentials like fruit, vegetables, bread, dairy and household items are among the reductions, helping families stretch their budgets further.
The supermarket says it has poured more than £300 million into price cuts this year alone.
The retailer continues to hold its crown as the UK’s cheapest supermarket, with Which? naming it top once again this summer.
A typical 75-item basket at Aldi averaged £127.92 in August, slightly cheaper than Lidl’s £128.30, even with the Lidl Plus loyalty scheme included.
Jobs and support for British suppliers
Aldi’s growth will create thousands of jobs across the UK. Alongside this, the supermarket has boosted staff pay twice this year, with colleagues now earning at least £13.02 an hour nationally and £14.35 inside the M25.
It also spent £14 billion with British suppliers in 2024, backing UK farmers and producers. Aldi recently became the biggest seller of British Wagyu steaks, working with long-term partner Warrendale Wagyu.
Skint Dad’s view
“With food bills rising over the years, it’s no surprise that families are switching to Aldi in record numbers. More stores mean more people can save money on their weekly shop without having to travel miles. If one opens near you, it could really help cut costs on the essentials,”
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