Lidl store wishlist across region

Supermarket giant Lidl is to target three new Ayrshire stores as part of a ‘wish list’ unveiled by the company.

The German company has published a list of 67 Scottish locations in which it hopes to open new stores as part of massive expansion plans. New units in Ayr (South) and Irvine form part of the masterplan with a store relocation in Kilmarnock also making the list.

It comes as the discounter announces plans to open hundreds of new stores across Britain, creating thousands of new jobs. This includes locations in Dalmarnock, Alexandria, Livingston and Edinburgh.

The update follows a year of significant investment in its infrastructure, during which Lidl opened its largest global warehouse in Luton. The bargain chain has also completed the extension of its Welsh distribution centre in Bridgend, along with significant progress in its Belvedere warehouse expansion, which will result in its size and capacity being doubled once the project is complete.

Richard Taylor, Lidl GB Chief Development Officer, said: “Having fortified our infrastructure with significant investments like Luton, which is the largest warehouse in the Lidl world, we’re proud to have achieved record market share this month. We have also been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row. With an exceptional store network and our laser focus on operational excellence, we’re welcoming more customers through our doors than ever before, which positions us perfectly for continued expansion.

“As we celebrate our 30th year, our commitment to ensuring that all households across the country have access to high quality produce at affordable prices is stronger than ever. We’re planning to open hundreds of new Lidl stores but ultimately see no ceiling on our ambition or growth potential. As we look ahead, we’re excited to welcome even more new shoppers to our existing stores, as well as those we’re planning to open across the country in the coming months and years.”