UK | Aldi is set to invest over GBP 300 million in upgrading and extending existing UK stores in 2026, as part of its continued commitment to investing in Britain.
The investment will support a wide-ranging programme of improvements, including store extensions and enhancement upgrades.
Changes will vary by location but will include creating more shopping space and introducing more sustainable features. These include energy-efficient technologies, such as fridge doors that reduce energy use and natural refrigerants that help cut carbon emissions.
Further improvements include updated fixtures and signage, as well as redesigned store layouts.
This announcement came on top of Aldi’s recent GBP 370 million commitment to opening 40 new stores in 2026 and reflects the supermarket’s continued focus on strengthening both its new and existing store estate.
Stores set to receive an extension in the coming months include:
- Beck Road, Huddersfield
- Glamorgan Vale RP, Llantrisant
- Bebington Road, Bebington
- Springbank Road, Stirling
- Smithdown Road, Liverpool
- Brooks Road, Lewes
Other stores across the UK will also benefit from upgrades this year, including locations in Chester-le-Street (County Durham), Handsworth Road (Sheffield), Haverhill (Suffolk), Tybridge Street (Worcester) and Chorley (Lancashire).
“As well as opening new stores, we’re also investing in existing ones to make sure everyone can get what they need from Aldi,” said Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, Aldi UK and Ireland.
“By extending some stores, and by upgrading and improving others across the country, we can serve even more customers while creating even better shopping environments for our colleagues and shoppers. Together with our new stores, that will mean more people can access Aldi’s high-quality products at unbeatable prices.”
Last month, Aldi was named the UK’s cheapest supermarket by consumer champion Which? for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as the best value option for British shoppers.
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