Summary
Lidl plans to open 19 new stores in England, creating up to 640 jobs within the next eight weeks. The company is also investing £43 million to upgrade over 70 shops in the UK. This is part of Lidl’s larger goal to expand its market presence and improve customer experience.
Key Facts
- Lidl will open 19 new stores in England over the next eight weeks.
- Up to 640 new jobs will be created with these store openings.
- The expansion is part of Lidl’s goal to add 40 more stores by February 28.
- The new stores include locations in Birmingham, Burntwood, and Hereford.
- Lidl is the sixth-largest grocery chain in the UK.
- Approximately £43 million will be invested in upgrading more than 70 existing stores across the UK.
- Lidl experienced a 10% increase in sales during the Christmas period, with a turnover of over £1.1 billion in four weeks.
- The new store openings are a part of Lidl's strategy to gain a larger market share.
