Lidl to open 19 new stores as it invests £43m into existing estate
Lidl is set to open 19 new stores over the next eight weeks as part of its ongoing national expansion.
Equating to one store opening every other day, the stores will expand the discounter’s presence into new parts of the UK such as Calne in Wiltshire and Brough in Yorkshire.
This comes as the supermarket retailer also plans to invest £43m into modernising over 70 existing stores.
Changes will include new tills and larger freezers, as well as energy-saving features such as chillers that use natural refrigerants and smart lighting systems that reduce electricity use.
Richard Taylor, chief real estate Officer at Lidl GB, said: “We’re starting the new year as we mean to go on, with a major investment that reinforces our commitment to delivering the best experience for customers and creating a positive impact for the communities we serve. With this push, we’re set on winning more shoppers across the nation and claiming an even bigger share of the market.”