Aldi’s expansion plans in the UK for this year include the opening of 40 new stores. The budget-friendly supermarket is set to invest £370 million to establish new locations in areas such as Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in East Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.
This initiative is part of Aldi’s broader £1.6 billion investment program over two years, aiming to reach a total of 1,500 stores in the UK. In 2025, Aldi successfully opened new stores in Kirkintilloch, Eastbourne, Fulham Broadway, and Deeside.
Giles Hurley, the Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, emphasized the company’s dedication to providing high-quality, affordable groceries to all customers. The supermarket’s goal is to ensure accessibility to quality food at reasonable prices, with plans to bridge gaps in areas without an Aldi store.
Aldi’s commitment to offering value was recognized as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive year by Which?. Additionally, the supermarket secured top rankings in The Grocer’s ‘Super Grocer 33’ survey, highlighting its reputation for providing the best value for British shoppers.
Aldi also announced an increase in pay rates for store colleagues, with national hourly rates for store assistants rising to £13.35 and up to £14.30 with service. For those within the M25, rates will be £14.71 per hour, increasing to £15.03 with service, effective from March 1, 2026.
In 2025, Aldi maintained its position as the cheapest supermarket for ten out of 12 months, with just a 77p average monthly price difference compared to Lidl. The supermarket’s competitive pricing was evident in December, where Aldi offered a list of 68 items for an average cost of £123.60, closely followed by Lidl at £123.70. Asda and Tesco had higher average costs for the same items in December.