LIDL GB CONFIRMS BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS AND PREDICTS SURGE IN ICE CREAM SALES DESPITE MIXED FORECAST

• Lidl GB has announced its opening hours for the upcoming August Bank Holiday
• Data from the discounter predicts the best times to shop for customers wanting to beat the crowds
• Despite a mixed weather forecast, the supermarket is still predicting a rise in sales of its ice creams and lollies, after it saw sales of its frozen range surge during recent wet weather
• Shoppers are guaranteed to bag a bank holiday bargain after Lidl GB was crowned cheapest supermarket for seven months in a row by Manchester Evening News, whilst being named cheapest supermarket for BBQ essentials by Which? magazine

24th AUGUST 2023 – Despite the mixed weather forecast, with temperatures set to drop again over the weekend, Lidl GB is predicting a surge in ice cream sales, after seeing an 8.1%¹ in sales of its frozen range during the recent rainy period.

The update comes as Lidl GB confirms its bank holiday opening times, while sharing the quietest times to shop as customers gear up for the long weekend ahead.

Lidl GB stores will be open as normal on the Saturday and Sunday. On the Bank Holiday Monday, stores across England and Wales will open between 8am and 8pm, whilst stores in Scotland will remain open as normal. Some store opening times may vary, so customers are advised to check the store finder on Lidl’s website for details on their local store.

For those who want to plan ahead, data from the discounter predicts that the quietest times to shop will be before 10am on Saturday and after 6pm, while Sunday before 11am and after 4pm will see quieter aisles.

Customers planning to stock up on frozen treats will be able to get their hands a range of ice creams and lollies, including its Gelatelli Classic Ice Creams (£2.65) that recently received the Which? Best Buy accolade in June 2023. 

Whatever customers want to buy for the Bank Holiday, they will be guaranteed to bag a bargain after Lidl GB was crowned cheapest supermarket for seven months in a row by Manchester Evening News, whilst being named cheapest supermarket for BBQ essentials by Which? magazine.

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References

¹Kantar data – 12 weeks to the 6th August 2023

About Lidl GB

Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl GB has experienced continuous growth and today has over 31,000 employees, over 960 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. The supermarket, which has around 376,000 employees globally, currently operates approximately 12,200 stores and more than 220 logistics centers and warehouses in 31 countries.

The 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, which operates worldwide as a retail group, generated a turnover of €154.1 billion in the financial year 2022.

For more information about Lidl GB visit https://corporate.lidl.co.uk/