Millions of Brits could soon live in close proximity to a new Lidl store as the bargain supermarket chain publishes its latest store ‘wish list’, revealing hundreds of locations where it aims to open. The list was released on Monday morning and includes hundreds of locations dotted across Scotland, Wales and England. The German retailer said it’s actively seeking freehold, leasehold, or long-leasehold sites in prominent locations with strong footfall and easy accessibility.
Richard Taylor, chief real estate officer at Lidl GB, said: “At Lidl GB, we currently have one of the most ambitious store opening programmes of any supermarket, and we are more committed than ever to bringing our high-quality and low-priced products to even more communities across the country.
It comes after Lidl GB confirmed plans to open more than 50 new stores in the next year as part of a £600million investment. Meanwhile, the chain is constructing a new warehouse in Leeds as part of its planned UK expansion.
Lidl’s new “wish list” of potential store locations across UK towns and cities includes: