Aldi plans a significant £650m investment in the UK in 2025, targeting new store openings.
- The German retailer aims to develop new locations including Fulham Broadway, Billericay, and Cheadle.
- Aldi has set an ambitious goal of reaching 1,500 stores in the UK.
- The company is responding to heightened demand for its cost-effective products.
- Aldi continues its expansion momentum from 2024 into 2025 with aggressive growth plans.
Aldi has announced a major £650m investment strategy for 2025, focusing on expanding its store network across the United Kingdom. This strategic move includes the development of new outlets in key locations such as Fulham Broadway in London, Billericay in Essex, and Cheadle in Stoke-on-Trent. The company’s plan encompasses a total of approximately 30 new store openings next year.
This investment marks a continuation of Aldi’s extensive growth initiative, following a robust store opening programme in 2024. Recent launches in areas like Totton in Hampshire, Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, and Pwllheli in Gwynedd underscore its commitment to broadening its market presence.
Aldi’s long-term objective is to reach a total of 1,500 stores across the UK. In 2024 alone, the supermarket chain allocated £800m towards expanding its footprint, highlighting the scale of its expansion efforts. At the onset of 2025, Aldi plans to launch an additional eight stores, with a further 40 anticipated in the subsequent financial year.
Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, expressed confidence in the company’s direction: “At Aldi, our unwavering commitment has always been to provide Britain with the best value groceries. The demand for our unbeatable prices is now at an all-time high, which gives us the confidence to continue investing in Britain to provide greater access to our award-winning products at the lowest prices.”
Aldi’s expansion strategies are particularly focused on addressing areas that currently lack access to its stores. This approach not only aims to enhance the company’s market share but also to fill market gaps, strengthening its position against competitors in the UK discount retail sector.
Aldi’s substantial investment reflects its determination to expand its UK presence and meet increasing consumer demand.
