Lidl to open 50 new stores across the UK within 12 months

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9 Apr 2026 • 6:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Lidl is investing £600 million to open more than 50 new stores across the UK within the next 12 months.
  • This ambitious expansion plan is projected to create nearly 2,000 new jobs nationwide.
  • Several new outlets are scheduled to open this summer, including sites in Abbots Langley, Warrington, and Thornbury.
  • Lidl, which currently operates over 1,000 stores in Britain, will convene property partners to outline its strategy for securing new sites.
  • The investment follows a record-breaking Christmas for the retailer, which saw a 10 per cent surge in sales and attracted nearly 51 million customers.

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