Overview
- Aldi published its 2026 target list and opened a public nomination window that closes on Thursday, June 18, 2026, asking people to email NextNewStore@aldi.co.uk with their suggested town in the subject line.
- The retailer has pledged more than £370 million for new stores this year as part of a multi‑year expansion aimed at reaching about 1,500 UK locations.
- Potential sites must meet clear commercial tests including roughly two acres to fit an 18,000–20,000 sq ft store, about 100 parking spaces and an approximate 15,000‑person catchment area.
- Aldi’s National Real Estate team will review the most‑requested towns, produce a shortlist and publish priority locations later in 2026, but any final openings will depend on property availability and local planning approval.
- Aldi says new stores improve local access to affordable food and create jobs, and a similar 2025 public drive helped advance projects such as Pendle Drive in Liverpool and sites in Hanworth and Willesden in London.