Lidl plans more than 50 new UK stores in expansion push

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 08:42 · Archive

Lidl plans to open more than 50 new stores across the UK next year.

Lidl, the German discount supermarket, is to open more than 50 new stores across the UK in the coming year, marking a significant expansion of its British presence. The chain is the country's fifth biggest supermarket by size.

This expansion comes after a record year for the business. Lidl sold an extra 486 million products and reached sales of £13bn, the company reported. The chain has been using price cuts and loyalty offers to win market share from rivals as it seeks to grow its presence further in the UK market.

How it is being reported

• Lidl to open 50 new stores this year as sales hit £13bn and discounter ramps up pressure on rivalsThis is Money · 5 Oct, 08:28
• Lidl to open more than 50 new stores across the UK next year in huge expansionThe Mirror · 5 Oct, 08:07

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