Discounter: Aldi plant 40 neue Filialen in Großbritannien
Der deutsche Discounter will in Großbritannien expandieren und dafür zahlreiche Filialen eröffnen. Das erhöht den Druck im ohnehin schon umkämpften britischen Lebensmittelmarkt.
Aldi plans to invest £1 billion in its British business next year, including 40 new stores and expanding its distribution network, according to the company's UK arm. This expansion aims to increase Aldi's share in the competitive British grocery market. In the next ten weeks alone, an additional 30 stores will join the existing 1,092 outlets.
Long-term, Aldi targets 1,500 locations. Both Aldi and German rival Lidl have grown rapidly in Britain over the past two decades, putting pressure on established chains. In 2025, Aldi UK's operating profit was £432.9 million, or 2.3%, down from previous years. Revenue, including Ireland, grew by 5% to £19 billion. The sluggish profit growth was attributed to investments in pricing, infrastructure, and wages.
With 1,092 stores, Aldi is the fourth-largest food retailer in Britain, behind Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda. However, recent performance appears weaker than the overall market. In the twelve weeks ending September 6, sales rose by 0.7%, while market share fell by 0.2 percentage points to 10.6%. Lidl, meanwhile, reported an 8% revenue increase during the same period.
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