ALDI to Open New Stores in 22 Cities in the UK: Full List.

Aldi Expansion in the UK

According to The Sun: ALDI has announced plans to open new stores in 22 regions across the UK. Fans of great deals are encouraged to keep an eye on the news, as a new branch may appear in their city.

Aldi is planning to expand its network in cities such as Newport in South Wales, Hanforth, and Telford, Shropshire. However, the opening of a new store is not guaranteed.

List of Potential New Locations

• Amersham, Buckinghamshire
• Northallerton, North Yorkshire
• Hastings, East Sussex
• Watford, Hertfordshire
• Orpington, Greater London
• Newport, South Wales
• Ashford, Kent
• Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire
• Edgeware Road, London
• Telford, Shropshire
• Balsall Common, West Midlands
• Willesden, London
• Driffield, East Yorkshire
• Hattersley, Greater Manchester
• Egremont, Cumbria
• Dudley, West Midlands
• Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
• Hanforth, Greater London
• Exmouth, Devon
• Yate, South Gloucestershire
• Malton, North Yorkshire
• Newport, Isle of Wight
• Kentish Town, London

Don't be disheartened if your city is not on the list – there is a chance that a new store could open in your region.

Aldi's Investment Plans

This week Aldi, the fourth largest supermarket in the UK, announced plans to open 80 new stores in 2026 and 2027 as part of a major investment project worth £1.6 billion. The chain currently has 1,060 stores in the UK and aims to reach 1,500.

Among the company's plans is to open 11 new stores by the end of this year, and investments for the expansion and renovation of 35 existing stores will amount to £650 million.

Financial Data

According to reports, the company has invested £55 million in stores in the capital, where four new branches are planned to open in London. Aldi also plans to open another 100 stores in the capital, which will create 3,500 new jobs in the region.

Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi, stated: “Since we opened our first store in the UK over 35 years ago, we have brought high-quality, affordable products to nearly 800 towns and cities, but there are still hundreds of communities where there is no Aldi nearby.”

He also noted that consumers “continue to face challenges,” and therefore the company is 'focused' on maintaining low prices. Aldi, which is the cheapest supermarket in the UK, has already spent £300 million to support price affordability for shoppers.

Meanwhile, the company’s total sales increased to £18.1 billion in the UK and Ireland for 2024, which is £0.2 billion more compared to the previous year. However, operating profit fell to £435.5 million, down from £552.9 million the previous year.

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that food prices may rise by 5.7% by the end of the year, which will further burden financial situations ahead of the holiday season.

Additionally, the 12-month inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages reached 5.1% in August 2025, up from 4.9% in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of rising food prices.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, you can use price comparison websites like Trolley to find out which supermarkets offer the best deals.

Thus, Aldi's expansion indicates the company’s active intentions to strengthen its market position despite challenges faced by consumers. Investments in new stores and support for low prices may become crucial factors amid rising inflation and financial uncertainty.