ALDI has announced its largest ever package of annual investment to accelerate its expansion across Britain’s Towns and Cities.

In its annual trading update, Aldi said that it plans to open 23 new locations before the end of the year – marking a record £800m investment programme during 2024.

The retailer, which currently has over 1,000 stores, has previously announced plans to scale to 1,500 stores across the UK and Aldi has confirmed Merseyside is among the areas it is focusing on.

The areas in Merseyside where it is currently looking for sites include:- Formby and Toxteth.

The supermarket is searching for freehold Town Centre, edge of centre, and retail park sites suitable for property development. The sites should be able to accommodate a 20,000 sq foot store with around 100 parking spaces. Ideally, the location will be near a main road with good visibility and access.

Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said:- “We are committed to bringing high quality, affordable groceries to millions more British families. With more than 1,000 stores across the country, our footprint is definitely growing, but we know there are still a number of towns that either don’t have an Aldi or have shown demand for more stores.”

Anybody who has a site that may fit Aldi’s requirements should contact:- realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk.