Discount Retail Chain Aldi UK has updated its list of priority locations across the country, showing where the discounter now is hoping to build new stores following public demand.
Last month the supermarket called upon the nation to reach out and tell Aldi where the UK most needed a new store. It received thousands of requests and reviewed the list of locations, which it now will use to aid its search over the coming years.
It comes as the discounter aims to hit its long-term target of 1,500 stores across the country, having currently more than 1,020 stores in its network.
Aldi UK managing director of national real estate Jonathan Neale said: “We want to make high-quality food accessible to all, but we can’t do that while there are still some towns and areas that either don’t have an Aldi or have capacity for additional stores.
“We recognise there is huge demand in certain regions for more stores, which is why we decided to get the public’s input on our latest list of priority locations.
“They have helped us identify where demand is greatest and we will continue to work to bring Aldi to as many people as possible.”
The retailer added that it is still looking for sites which may fit its requirement of 20,000 sq ft store with around 100 parking spaces, or within the M25, sites that are around 5,000 sq ft in size.
