Aldi shares 25 towns that could get a new store in 2026 - including 2 in Surrey

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    "title": "Aldi shares 25 towns that could get a new store in 2026 - including 2 in Surrey - Surrey Live",
    "excerpt": "Aldi is launching an expansion (Image: Getty) Residents throughout the UK may soon welcome a new Aldi store to their neighbourhood. The German discount retailer has revealed ambitious expansion plans, having already pinpointed 25 \"priority locations\" for development. This represents excellent news for shoppers seeking relief from soaring food costs, as Aldi has repeatedly been recognised as Britain's most affordable supermarket. The expansion will also generate employment opportunities locally, and given that Aldi offers the highest wages in the UK supermarket sector, these new sites could deliver genuine benefits to their communities. The retailer plans to invest over £370million in new premises as part of its long-term ambition to operate 1,500 stores nationwide. This latest announcement comes after the supermarket's recent £40million commitment to London, where eight additional stores are scheduled to launch this year. Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, commented: \"We know how important it is for people to have access to affordable, high-quality food close to where they live, which is why we're focused on identifying the communities that would benefit most from a new Aldi store.\" He added: \"Opening new stores in these areas means we can bring great value to more customers, while also creating jobs and offering industry-leading pay.\" The...",
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