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Aldi to Refurbish 25 UK Stores in £300m Summer Programme

The retailer says the works will expand shopping space and cut store emissions, forming part of a wider 2026 plan that also includes a separate £370m push to open new outlets

Overview

  • Aldi, which announced the package on Tuesday, confirmed it will refresh 25 named UK stores this summer under a £300m programme of site-by-site upgrades.
  • Planned changes will vary by location and include wider aisles and extensions at selected sites in York, Liverpool and Yarm alongside upgraded bakery, health and beauty, and fresh food areas.
  • Several stores will receive sustainability retrofits such as energy-efficient fridge doors and natural refrigerants to lower carbon emissions and reduce energy use.
  • The company framed the works as aimed at improving convenience and efficiency for customers and staff, with Jonathan Neale, Aldi UK’s national real estate director, quoted as the spokesperson.
  • The refurbishments sit alongside a separate £370m allocation for new store openings in 2026 and follow Aldi’s broader investment in distribution and store growth designed to strengthen its position in the UK grocery market.