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Lidl GB has announced that it will launch more than 50 new locations over the next 12 months as part of a £600m investment in its UK portfolio.
The discount supermarket chain said the roll out will create approximately 2,000 new British jobs, with openings already planned this summer in Abbots Langley near Watford, Warrington in Cheshire and Thornbury in Gloucestershire.
The company added that its expanded estate will additionally benefit its suppliers across the country, as it stocks two-thirds of its items domestically and holds long-term relationships with UK food and agriculture businesses.
To facilitate its growth, the retailer is developing a new warehouse in Leeds, set to open next year.
It is additionally upping investment in its distribution site in London’s Belvedere, submitting plans to mildly extend and join both of the warehouses on the premises.
Ryan McDonnell, CEO at Lidl GB, said: “As we grow, we want to positively impact our British communities. We’re not just opening doors, we’re unlocking regional growth. Our expansion translates directly into high-quality jobs and gives British suppliers the certainty they need to invest in the future. Above all, it advances our social purpose of making affordable, healthy food accessible to everyone.”
Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection, Kate Dearden added: “This kind of investment is exactly what we want to see from big employers – creating thousands of good jobs that pay fair wages and boost the standard of living in communities across the country.
“Lidl’s expansion plans are a real vote of confidence in our plan to grow the economy, demonstrating that responsible business growth can bring significant benefits for both businesses and workers.”
