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The supermarket is expanding its reach to more communities 🛒

Aldi is opening 11 new stores across the UK before Christmas, expanding its presence
New locations will open in Sedgley, Castle Douglas, Horsham, Muswell Hill, and more
More than 15 existing stores will also be refurbished to improve customer experience and sustainability
The expansion supports Aldi's goal of reaching 1,500 stores across the UK

A major supermarket is set to open 11 new stores across the UK before Christmas

This week, new Aldi stores will open in Sedgley (West Midlands) and Castle Douglas (Scotland), with additional locations planned for Horsham (West Sussex) and Muswell Hill (London) later in November.

The expansion continues with new stores in Totton (Hampshire), Cribbs Causeway (Bristol), and Pwllheli (Gwynedd), all scheduled to open before the festive season.

In addition, over 15 stores will undergo refurbishments before Christmas to enhance the customer experience and incorporate even more sustainable features.

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Kevin, Katie, and a host of other characters from the viral advert will be featured, with prices starting at £2.99

The evil Humbug minions will be among the new characters going on sale in the middle aisle

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The new openings are part of Aldi's long-term goal to reach 1,500 stores across the UK. The supermarket is investing £800 million in expanding its UK presence this year alone.

Jonathan Neale, Real Estate Managing Director at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, we’re committed to making high-quality, affordable food accessible to everyone.

“Our new store openings are a testament to our ongoing investment in the UK, and we’re thrilled to bring Aldi’s unbeatable prices to even more communities ahead of the festive season.”

Shoppers in an Aldi supermarket in London (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The full list of Aldi stores opening before Christmas:

Bilston Street, Sedgley, West Midlands – November 2024
Oakwell Road, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway – November 2024
Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham, West Sussex – November 2024
Straiton Road, Loanhead, Midlothian – November 2024
Muswell Hill, Haringey, Greater London – November 2024
Caernarvon Road, Pwllheli, Gwynedd – November 2024
Salisbury Road, Totton, Hampshire – December 2024
Cribbs Causeway, Bristol – December 2024
Colliery Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear - December 2024
Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester - December 2024
Duff Street, Macduff, Banffshire - December 2024

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Are you excited about Aldi’s new store openings in your area, or do you have a favourite location you can’t wait to visit? Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments section.

Aldi UK: major supermarket opening 11 brand new UK stores before Christmas 2024 - full list of locations

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