Lidl

 

Lidl has vowed to continue its investment plans despite Britain’s imminent exit from the European Union.

The discounter said it “appreciated and respected” Britain’s decision, which would not affect its plans to create new stores, warehouses and jobs in the country.

Lidl had been “working hard in the background” to plan for a possible Brexit and so was “well prepared” for situation. Until the exit materialised, it would be “business as usual”, it added.

“As a British business with German roots, we are part of a much bigger retail network with a presence in 29 European – and non-EU – countries,” the discounter said. “As such, we are confident of our strong position as a global, market-leading, ambitious food retailer that will continue to deliver profitable results in the years to come.”

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