Aldi, the UK's leading discount supermarket chain, has announced a £370 million upgrade of 25 of its stores this summer. The revamped stores will feature wider aisles, fresher food, and more sustainable features. Changes will vary by location, but all the revamped stores will have improved shopping spaces.
The £370 million investment is part of Aldi's ongoing efforts to improve its stores and offer its customers a better shopping experience. The company has been expanding its store footprint across the UK, and this upgrade will further enhance its presence in the market.
The exact changes at each of the 25 stores have not been disclosed, but Aldi has promised that customers will benefit from wider aisles and fresher food. The company is also introducing more sustainable features, although the exact nature of these features has not been revealed.
The upgrade is expected to be completed this summer, although no specific date has been given. Aldi has not announced any changes to its store pricing or product range as a result of the upgrade.
The UK government has welcomed the investment, with a spokesperson for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy saying: 'We welcome Aldi's investment in its UK stores. This is a vote of confidence in the UK's retail sector and will create jobs and stimulate economic growth.'
The opposition has also responded to the news, with Labour's Shadow Business Secretary, Emily Thornberry, saying: 'While we welcome the investment, we need to see more from Aldi on its plans to support British suppliers and manufacturers.'