Lidl store 2026

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Lidl opened its 1,000th UK store in November and aims to eventually grow to 1,500

Lidl is set to open 19 stores in eight weeks, creating 640 jobs across the UK.

The discounter, which has been the fastest-growing store-based supermarket for more than two years [Worldpanel], is also investing £43m in refurbishing 70 existing stores.

The openings will bring new Lidl supermarkets to locations including Basildon, Chester and Reading. Newly opened stores will offer complimentary food sampling and special prizes for users of the Lidl Plus loyalty app.

Stores in line for refurbishment are spread from Dundee to the Isle of Wight, where shoppers can expect new self-checkouts and larger freezers stocked with more choices.

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“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,” said Lidl GB chief real estate officer Richard Taylor.

“With this push, we’re set on winning more shoppers across the nation and claiming an even bigger share of the market.”

Lidl opened its 1,000th UK store in November and aims to eventually grow to 1,500.

Lidl’s sales were up 10% year on year in the 12 weeks to 28 December, according to Worldpanel data, making it the fastest-growing of all major supermarkets except online-only Ocado.

Here’s where Lidl is opening new stores in the next eight weeks:

• Basildon, Laindon

• Birmingham, Kingstanding

• Brough, Welton Road

• Burntwood

• Calne

• Chester, Caldy Valley Road

• Dereham

• Havant, Purbrook Way

• Hereford, Belmont Road

• Horley

• Hucknall, Watnall Rd

• London, Stamford Hill

• London, Walworth Road

• Reading, Tilehurst

• Royal Wootton Bassett

• Salisbury, Churchill Way West

• Sandford

• Sutton High Street

• Tring

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