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Aldi has stepped up its search for new sites across the country as it aims to continue rolling out new stores at pace.
New industry data revealed this week* that Aldi remains the fastest-growing supermarket. As well as growing sales by over 26% year-on-year, during the last three months Aldi attracted 1.3m more shoppers with customer spend switching from every other supermarket.
A kids’ food creator has teamed up with Britain’s lowest-priced supermarket Aldi to create a series of lunchbox ideas for under a fiver as kids head back to school after half-term.
From healthier twists on sausage rolls and pepperoni pizzas to smart lunchbox snacking staples, the recipes are designed to keep lunchboxes exciting at great value.
Aldi aims to secure more supermarket locations in London as part of a multi-million-pound expansion plan.#
The supermarket, which was recently confirmed by Which? as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the second year running, has pledged to almost double its 60-strong estate within the M25 and create around 2,400 jobs. Aldi currently has more than 990 stores across the UK and will open its 1,000th store later this year.
Aldi is to create more than 6,000 new roles across the UK this year.
The supermarket, which currently has more than 990 stores and employs around 40,000 people, plans to continue to expand throughout 2023.
New stores will be coming to towns and cities such as Norwich and Newcastle, with the doors set to open on new stores in Huddersfield and Shrewsbury within the next month.
Aldi has donated 10,000 activity books to charities across the UK to help keep children entertained during the school holidays.
The books, which will be shared with families in need nationwide, include games, activities and recipe ideas for kids, with the supermarket also donating a selection of snacks alongside.
To support those impacted by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Aldi UK has joined together with the Aldi South Group to donate €500,000 to the Red Cross disaster relief effort.
This will help ensure that immediate emergency aid gets to where it is needed the most and individuals, families and communities will be supported accordingly.
Our thoughts are with the everyone affected.
Aldi has raised £8 million for Teenage Cancer Trust since partnering with the charity in 2017.
Across the supermarket’s 990 stores, National Head Office and 11 regional distribution centres, Aldi teams have come together to take part in various fundraisers and initiatives to help raise funds, alongside generous contributions from customers.
