LIDL REVEALS EXPANSION PLANS FOR SCOTLAND AS IT ANNOUNCES PIPELINE OF NEW STORES

• Lidl has announced plans to open 12 new stores in Scotland over the next three years
• Plans also include the regeneration of eight existing stores, which together will result in the creation of around 500 new jobs across the country
• New stores will be built in locations such as Dumbarton, Dundee, East Kilbride, Cowdenbeath and Larkhall
• Store expansion will be supported by the supermarket’s new distribution centre in Eurocentral, near Motherwell, which will be fully operational by November this year

08 July 2019: Lidl has today announced plans to open 12 new stores across Scotland, whilst regenerating eight of its existing stores over the next three years.  

The move, which is set to create around 500 new jobs for Scotland, will add to the supermarket’s current estate of 98 stores, and will see the opening of its 100^th Scottish store next year.

The news follows the recent opening of Lidl’s new store in Paisley - Scotland’s largest town - and will see the supermarket open stores in locations across the country, with construction already underway on stores in Dumbarton, Dundee, East Kilbride, Cowdenbeath and Larkhall.

As part of its regeneration programme, Lidl will be enhancing a number of its existing stores, either through extensions or relocations to bigger sites, in order to cater for growing demand in areas that the supermarket already serves. This includes the relocation of its Alloa and Bathgate stores, which have served their local communities since 1995 and 1999 respectively. 

Ross Millar, Lidl’s Regional Director for Scotland, said: “Since opening our very first store in Scotland 25 years ago, we’ve opened our doors to towns and cities across the country, employing more than 2,200 people. We’re incredibly excited by our ambitious growth plans, and in particular the opening of our 100^th store next year, which reinforces our commitment to creating new jobs and providing communities with quality produce at prices that are affordable for everyone.”

In April, Lidl welcomed local politicians to the construction site of its new warehouse in Eurocentral, which is set to be fully operational by November. The 58,000 sqm distribution centre will be Lidl’s largest in Great Britain when it opens, and will replace its existing Scottish warehouse in Livingston, helping to support the supermarket’s future growth across Scotland.

The supermarket is passionate about sourcing local produce, and currently stocks over 300 products from over 60 suppliers across Scotland, ranging from quality fruit and vegetables, to dairy and bakery lines.

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About Lidl GB

Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl has experienced continuous growth and today has over 22,500 employees, 760 stores and 13 distribution centres in England, Scotland and Wales. As part of the Schwarz retail group, Lidl is one of Europe’s leading organisations in the food retail industry. With a presence in 30 countries around the world, the supermarket, which has more than 287,000 employees globally, currently operates approximately 10,800 stores and more than 150 distribution centres in 29 countries globally. The family supermarket takes pride in providing its customers with the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices throughout Great Britain, from Kirkwall to the Isle of Wight. Social responsibility and sustainability are at the core of the company's daily operations, with the company placing a strong emphasis on its responsibility for people, society and the environment.  Lidl GB is passionate about working with British producers and sources two thirds of its products from British suppliers.

The Schwarz Group (Kaufland, Lidl) has been Europe's largest food retailer since 2014 and generated a turnover of €104.3 billion in financial year 2018.

For more information about Lidl GB visit www.lidl.co.uk.