LIDL GB CALLS ON CONTRACTORS AS IT SETS SIGHTS ON STORE EXPANSION

• Lidl is calling on contractors to sign up to a series of events as it looks to open hundreds more stores
• The events, which are set to take place in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Southampton, are aimed at forging new relationships whilst engaging with existing partners
• Comes as Lidl hit market share high of 8.1%, having been fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket in the UK for the past nine months

Lidl is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging with existing partners, as it looks to open hundreds of new stores in Great Britain.

The events are set to take place throughout July in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Southampton.

Hosted by members of the dedicated Lidl GB property and construction teams, the events will provide contractors with the chance to learn about opportunities to work with Lidl, whilst gaining insight into the discounter’s structure, processes and requirements.

The events follow a year of significant investment in its infrastructure to further strengthen operations, whilst earlier in the year Lidl also published its latest wish list of locations, eyeing major growth in cities including Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, and London.

Richard Taylor, Lidl GB Chief Development Officer, commented: “As we celebrate our 30th year, our commitment to ensuring that all households across the country have access to high-quality produce at affordable prices is stronger than ever. We’re planning to open hundreds of new Lidl stores and the contractors that we work with are essential in supporting this ambition. That is exactly why we’re hosting these events in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Southampton. It not only gives us a chance to meet new contacts and engage with existing partners, but also presents them with the opportunity to speak firsthand with the relevant teams here at Lidl. We would therefore encourage anyone interested in attending to sign up.”

Lidl has been the fastest-growing bricks and mortar supermarket in the UK for the past nine months. This year marks 30 years since the opening of its first stores in the country, and it is celebrating a record-high market share of 8.1%.

Those interested in joining are encouraged to sign up by emailing SCON@lidl.co.uk.

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Notes to Editors

About Lidl GB

Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl GB has experienced continuous growth and today has over 32,000 employees, over 960 stores and 14 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 over 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 €167.2 billion in the financial year 2023. For more information about Lidl GB visit corporate.lidl.co.uk.