LIDL SEES SURGE IN SALES OF GARDEN ESSENTIALS AS IT REVEALS EASTER WEEKEND OPENING TIMES

• Lidl has seen a spike in sales of garden products as shoppers get ready to spend the Bank Holiday weekend in their gardens
• Throughout March, sales of seeds and bulbs surged by over a third while soil and mulch climbed nearly 50% compared to the same period last year
• The discounter’s Parkside garden products, which included a pressure washer, electric scarifier and large walk-in greenhouse, also saw a lift in sales of over 10% YoY
• All Lidl stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, with busiest day predicted to be on Saturday

With the Easter bank holiday on the horizon, British households are gearing up to spend the long weekend in their gardens after flocking to Lidl to stock up on garden essentials. 

With the warmer weather getting people in the gardening mood, the discounter has seen a jump in sales of seeds and bulbs which surged by over a third in March*. Soil and mulch were also in demand, with sales climbing nearly 50% in the same period last year*.

Middle of Lidl fans were also drawn back to their favourite part of the store, with the discounter’s Parkside gardening range, which included items such as a pressure washer, electric scarifier and large walk-in greenhouse, experiencing a jump of over 10% in sales*.

Lidl has also revealed its opening hours for the upcoming Easter weekend, with all stores in England and Wales confirmed to close on Sunday.

 Stores will be open as normal on the Good Friday and Saturday. And, with Saturday predicted to be the busiest day, the discounter has confirmed that the quietest times to shop will be between 8am–10am or after 6pm. Opening hours on Monday will vary across the country, so customers should check their local store’s opening hours via the online store finder or through the Lidl Plus app.

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 Notes to Editor

*Lidl data, March 2025 YoY

 About Lidl GB

Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl GB has experienced continuous growth and today has over 35,000 employees, over 970 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