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ALDI ANNOUNCES 16 NEW STORE OPENINGS ACROSS THE UK

16 June, 2026

Aldi is set to open 16 new stores over the coming months as part of its continued investment in expanding its footprint across the UK.

Britain’s biggest discounter, which now has more than 1,080 stores nationwide, will open new locations in areas including Watford and Hoxton in London, Hattersley in Greater Manchester, and Balsall Common in the West Midlands.

The latest openings support Aldi’s long-term ambition to operate 1,500 stores across the UK, helping more communities access its award-winning quality products at unbeatable prices.

The announcement follows the opening of Aldi’s new Salford Quays store last month and forms part of the retailer’s planned £370 million investment in new stores during 2026.

Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, we’re committed to making high-quality, affordable food accessible to everyone, which is why we continue to invest in expanding our store network across the UK.

“Our £370 million investment in new stores this year will help us bring Aldi’s unbeatable value to even more communities, supporting local economies through our industry-leading pay for colleagues.”

Earlier this year, Aldi increased pay rates for store colleagues following a £42 million investment in pay during 2026. Store Assistant pay now starts at £13.50 per hour nationally, rising to £14.47 based on length of service, while colleagues within the M25 receive £14.88 per hour, increasing to £15.20 with service.

New Aldi stores opening in the coming months include:

• Hattersley, Greater Manchester
• Newport, Isle of Wight
• Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham
• Newport, South Wales
• Orpington, London
• Hoxton, London
• Ashford, Kent
• Watford, London
• Rayleigh, Essex
• Balsall Common, West Midlands
• Marble Arch, London
• Malton, North Yorkshire
• Port Talbot, Wales
• Sutton Coldfield, West London
• Wigan, Greater Manchester
• Sudbury, Suffolk

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