Investment includes warehouse expansions in Belvedere and Leeds to support growing store network.
Lidl GB has announced a £500 million (approx. $625 million) investment for its UK expansion this financial year, with plans to open more than 40 new stores across England, Scotland, and Wales. The move supports Lidl’s continued growth as it marks its fourth decade in the British market.
The investment includes the completion of the expansion of the Belvedere Regional Distribution Centre, which has more than doubled in size, and the start of construction on a new distribution centre in Leeds. These logistics developments aim to support Lidl’s expanding retail footprint and improve supply chain efficiency across the UK.
Lidl has also released its updated 2025 site requirements brochure, identifying hundreds of potential locations for future stores. These include high streets, retail parks, and mixed-use town centre sites in areas such as Newton Mearns, Dawlish, Builth Wells, Aylsham, and the London Borough of Barnet.
The expansion comes in response to rising customer demand for affordable, accessible grocery options. Lidl also voiced support for the UK Government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which aims to streamline planning processes and enable faster development of retail infrastructure.
“This level of investment is a clear sign of our ambition,” said Richard Taylor, Chief Real Estate Officer at Lidl GB. “As we enter our fourth decade in Great Britain and hurtle towards a thousand stores, there are still so many parts of the country crying out for convenient access to a Lidl store.”
He added, “New Lidl stores mean new jobs, new opportunities for British suppliers, and continued investment into local economies. We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing supermarkets in the country, and with this investment, we’re taking another big step in our journey.”
Lidl currently operates over 960 stores across Great Britain and remains on track to reach its long-term target of 1,100 sites.