Aldi has unveiled plans to invest more than £300 million in upgrading and extending its existing UK stores in 2026, as it ramps up investment across both its new and established estate.
The discounter said the funding will support a broad programme of store extensions and enhancement upgrades designed to improve the shopping experience and increase capacity.
Planned changes will vary by location but are set to include creating more space on the shopfloor, introducing energy-efficient fridge doors and switching to natural refrigerants to help cut carbon emissions. Stores will also benefit from updated fixtures and signage, alongside redesigned layouts aimed at improving navigation and efficiency.
Stores earmarked for extensions in the coming months include Beck Road in Huddersfield, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park in Llantrisant, Bebington Road in Bebington, Springbank Road in Stirling, Smithdown Road in Liverpool and Brooks Road in Lewes.
A further tranche of stores, including sites in Chester-le-Street, Sheffield, Haverhill, Worcester and Chorley, will receive upgrades as part of the programme.
The latest investment comes in addition to Aldi’s previously announced £370m commitment to open 40 new UK stores this year.
Giles Hurley, chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “As well as opening new stores, we’re also investing in existing ones to make sure everyone can get what they need from Aldi.
“By extending some stores, and by upgrading and improving others across the country, we can serve even more customers while creating even better shopping environments for our colleagues and shoppers.”