A HUGE bargain supermarket chain is set to open multiple new stores across the UK.
Aldi is opening five new locations in the next couple of months giving a jobs boost to local areas.
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The supermarket chain which already has more than 990 UK stores will be opening in Southampton and Whittlesey in June.
Further stores in Norwich, Castle Donington and Porthcawl will also open in early July.
Each new store will employ around 40 staff on average, boosting employment opportunities within local areas.
Aldi store assistants can earn up to £11 nationally and £12.45 inside the M25, with paid breaks included.
This will rise to £11.40 and £12.85 respectively from July.
George Brown, real estate director at Aldi UK, said: “Demand for Aldi has never been higher, and more than two thirds of British households already shop with us.
“However, there are still too many people for whom shopping at Aldi isn’t a convenient option and we’re committed to changing that, giving even more people access to our award-winning products at unbeatable prices.
“To meet that demand, we are investing in new stores up and down the country and won’t stop until we’ve made quality, affordable food accessible to everyone.”
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Full list of store locations opening in the coming weeks:
- Hedge End Retail Park, Southampton
- Eastrea Road, Whittlesey
- Station Road, Castle Donington
- William Frost Way, Norwich
- Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl
Aldi recently caused a stir with shoppers when they introduced a new store policy.
Staff at some stores have been told to search shoppers empty carrier bags following a huge rise in theft amid the cost of living crisis.
But in good news for shoppers Aldi recently bagged the top spot as the UK’s cheapest supermarket.
Consumer group Which? found Aldi shoppers popping to the store for a few key items bagged the cheapest deal for the 12th month in a row.
Aldi is not the only supermarket looking to expand, Lidl is set to open hundreds of new stores across the UK as part of huge expansion plans.
B&M also has plans to open another 30 new stores over the next 12 months as it aims to meet its long-term target of increasing its number of shops from 665 to 950.
And discount retailer Poundland has recently opened new stores in three locations, and is set to open more.
It comes after the chain said it would open 50 new stores by the end of September this year.
