EXTRA TIME FOR CELEBRATION: LIDL STORES IN ENGLAND TO OPEN AN HOUR LATER AFTER 2024 EUROS FINAL

• Lidl to open all stores in England an hour later on Monday 15th July following the European Football Championship final this weekend
• Move ensures that Lidl colleagues can enjoy some post-match celebrations after watching England in the final

As the country gears up for the highly-anticipated 2024 European Football Championship final this weekend, Lidl GB has announced that all its stores in England will open later than usual the following day regardless of the match outcome. 

The match between England and Spain is taking place in Berlin on Sunday 14th July. This special adjustment to store opening hours will come into play on Monday 15th July. This will allow colleagues in England to enjoy some post-match celebrations and - hopefully - revel in the national team's triumph.

Ryan McDonnell, CEO of Lidl GB, said: "We know how much this game means to England fans, and we want to ensure that our colleagues have the chance to celebrate such a significant moment in English football history. We couldn’t achieve our goals without our colleagues, so in recognition of their hard work and dedication, this move will allow them to join in the excitement and show support for the England team, and we wish them the best of luck for the big game.”

Regular hours will resume the following day on Tuesday 16th July and as opening times vary from store to store, shoppers are encouraged to check their nearest Lidl hours via its online locator. 

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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 375,000 employees globally, currently operates over 12,350 stores and more than 225 logistics centres 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 revenue of €167.2 billion in the financial year 2023.

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