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Aldi Plans £370M Investment for 40 New UK Stores

1/28/2026

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  • Under Chief Executive Giles Hurley, Aldi will invest £370 million to open 40 new UK stores in 2026.
  • This expansion is part of a £1.6 billion, two-year plan to reach 1,500 stores.
  • The sites will target areas without an Aldi presence, including Southam, Hastings, and Amersham.
  • Which? has named Aldi the UK's cheapest supermarket for five consecutive years, and Aldi will raise store wages on 1 March 2026.