Aldi £900m UK Expansion
Aldi plans a £900 million UK expansion in 2027 to reach 1,500 stores.
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Aldi plans to invest £900 million in Britain in 2027, including opening 40 stores and expanding its distribution network, as it works toward a long-term target of 1,500 locations. The discounter reported 2025 sales of £19 billion, up 5%, while operating profit was broadly flat at about £433 million. Aldi says it has spent £340 million cutting prices on more than 1,000 products this year and plans further reductions, while expanding long-term agreements with British suppliers to support domestic production. The investment comes as food affordability and potential price pressures remain concerns for households; despite its expansion, Aldi’s sales growth has recently lagged rival Lidl’s and its UK market share has edged down.
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Aldi has committed to sourcing at least 50% of its products through long-term supplier agreements by 2027; it said it spent £14 billion with British suppliers in 2025.
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Aldi chief executive Giles Hurley said droughts in Britain and events overseas had exposed the fragility of the food system, making food security a long-term national priority.
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Aldi warned that the Iran war was driving up shipping costs, while droughts and concern about a possible strong El Niño could add to food-price pressures. Industry forecasts cited in the report suggested food inflation could rise from 1.3% in August to 6.4% by July next year.
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Aldi reported an operating margin of 2.3% for 2025 and said its flat operating profit reflected investment in prices, infrastructure and workers’ pay.
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