Aldi Unveils Record £900 million Investment to Expand UK Store Network in 2027

Aldi’s UK and Ireland arm announced a £900 million capital programme for 2027 to open 40 new supermarkets and upgrade its distribution network. The rollout includes 30 stores slated to open over the next ten weeks in locations such as Dumbarton, Newport and Willesden, London, with the remaining ten scheduled throughout the year. The company reiterates its longer-term target of operating 1,500 outlets across Britain and Ireland.

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The investment follows the retailer’s annual results for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, which showed turnover rising 5 % to a record £19 billion. Operating profit slipped 1 % to £432.9 million, reflecting higher staff wages and extensive price-cutting programmes. Aldi now ranks as the UK’s third-largest supermarket by items sold and customer numbers, trailing Tesco and Sainsbury’s but ahead of Asda.

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• Turnover: £19 billion (5 % increase YoY)

Aldi UK to invest £900m in stores and distribution in 2027

• Operating profit: £432.9 million (down 1 % from £435.5 million)

Aldi UK to invest £900m in stores and distribution in 2027

• Market share (12 weeks to 6 September): 10.6 %, a 0.2-point decline YoY

Aldi To Invest £900 Million In Britain In 2027

• Store count: 1,092 existing outlets; 40 new stores planned for 2027

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• Supplier spend: £14 billion with British producers in 2025 (?80 % of sales)

Aldi announces record £900mn investment in UK

• Minimum hourly pay for store assistants: £13.50 nationally, £14.88 within the M25

Aldi UK to invest £900m in stores and distribution in 2027

UK CEO Giles Hurley highlighted the fragility of the food system, citing recent droughts and overseas events, and urged the government to treat food security as a strategic priority. He also announced a partnership with Deliveroo to enable courier-based picking, packing and delivery of groceries ordered through the Aldi app.

Aldi announces record £900mn investment in UK

Ged Futter, a former Asda buyer and retail consultant, dismissed Hurley’s remarks on loyalty-pricing schemes as a distraction, arguing that Aldi’s growth has slowed relative to the broader market and that the price gap with rivals is no longer as pronounced.

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While the annual results show a 5 % rise in total sales, industry data for the 12 weeks to 6 September indicate that Aldi’s sales growth slowed to 0.7 %, with a modest market-share dip. The company does not disclose like-for-like sales for stores open longer than a year, making it difficult to separate growth driven by new openings from that generated by existing locations.

Aldi to invest £900 mln in UK stores and distribution in 2027

• “The cost of food remains one of the biggest pressures on households across the country,” — UK CEO Giles Hurley

Aldi announces record £900mn investment in UK

Aldi will open the first 30 of the 40 new stores within the next ten weeks, with the full complement scheduled for completion in 2027. The £900 million programme also funds distribution-centre enhancements and continued price-cut initiatives ahead of the Christmas period. The company’s stated aim remains to reach 1,500 UK stores, focusing on areas where affordable grocery options are scarce.

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