Aldi has confirmed a series of extensive upgrades for 20 of its UK stores by the end of 2025, marking a significant investment in enhancing the in-store experience. The retailer’s latest phase of renovations includes store extensions, sustainability improvements, and redesigned layouts to meet growing customer demands. These upgrades follow Aldi’s successful rollout of store enhancements across over 500 locations in recent years.
Aldi’s Expansion and Commitment to Customer Experience
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the customer shopping experience, Aldi is investing heavily in upgrading and extending its stores. According to Aldi UK, two stores will undergo major extensions in the coming months, while a further 21 will receive a variety of improvements.
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, explained: “Our investment into our store estate is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the very best shopping experience for our customers. By extending and refreshing our existing sites, we’re providing more sustainable and convenient stores, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the communities they serve for years to come.”
The investment reflects Aldi’s broader strategy of upgrading stores with modernised layouts and an emphasis on environmental sustainability. New features will include more space for fresh and chilled products, wider aisles, and the integration of sustainability improvements designed to lower the environmental impact of its operations.
List of Stores Set to Benefit from the Upgrade
Aldi’s planned upgrades will affect locations across the UK, from the south coast to Scotland, reinforcing the chain’s commitment to improving its footprint in key areas. Among the 20 locations to benefit from the improvements are Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria and Ebbw Vale in Wales, both of which will undergo significant extensions. Other stores across the UK will receive refurbishments, with new fixtures, enhanced layouts, and the introduction of sustainability features. The full list of the 23 stores set to receive upgrades include:
- Risedale Road, Barrow-in-Furness
- The Walk, Ebbw Vale
- London Road, Brighton
- Westway House, Clevedon
- Green Lane, Romiley
- Newbridge Hill, Louth
- Carley Hill Road, Sunderland
- Clock Tower Retail Park, Chelmsford
- Ambley Road, Gillingham
- South Road, Cupar
- Walsall Road, Cannock
- Laight Road, Maidstone
- Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City
- Fishponds, Bristol
- Healaugh Park, Yarm
- Stephens Way, Carmarthen
- Stanier Retail Park, Kettering
- Dunbar Road, North Berwick
- Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel
- Unthank Road, Bellshill
- Stretford Mall, Stretford
- Almondvale Road, Livingston
- Albert Street, Eccles
Alongside these store enhancements, Aldi is on track for further expansion in 2025, with plans to open around 40 new stores across the UK.
