Aldi’s announcement of launching 40 additional stores in the UK this year has been unveiled. The budget-friendly supermarket is set to invest £370 million in opening new outlets, including locations like Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in East Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire. This initiative is part of a larger two-year investment plan amounting to £1.6 billion that was disclosed last year, as Aldi progresses towards its ultimate objective of reaching 1,500 stores across the UK.
Recent store openings in 2025 encompassed various areas such as Kirkintilloch in East Dunbartonshire, Eastbourne in East Sussex, Fulham Broadway in London, and Deeside in Wales. Giles Hurley, the Chief Executive Officer at Aldi UK and Ireland, emphasized the supermarket’s dedication to providing high-quality, affordable groceries to all individuals. He highlighted the company’s expansion strategy for 2026, aiming to fill existing gaps in areas without Aldi stores while striving to achieve the long-term goal of 1,500 stores in the UK.
Acknowledged as the UK’s most economical supermarket by consumer group Which? for the fifth consecutive year, Aldi received another accolade by winning The Grocer’s ‘Super Grocer 33’ survey for the seventh time, underlining its reputation as the preferred choice for British consumers in terms of value. Aldi’s recent decision to increase pay rates for store workers, with hourly rates reaching up to £15.03 for those within the M25 area effective from March 1, 2026, further demonstrates its commitment to its employees.
Additionally, Aldi was recognized as the cheapest supermarket in 2025 by Which? consumer rights magazine, securing this position for ten out of 12 months. Lidl, another key player in the market, held the title twice in July and October. The average monthly price difference between Aldi and Lidl throughout the year was merely 77p. In December, Aldi maintained its affordability by offering a list of 68 items for £123.60 on average, just slightly lower than Lidl’s average of £123.70 for the same items. Comparatively, Asda’s average cost for the same items stood at £134.89, while Tesco Clubcard members paid £135.84 and non-members paid £139.12 in December.
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