Aldi targets Barking for new store as London expansion accelerates
The supermarket names 30 priority areas across the capital and invites landowners to propose sites
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Barking is now on Aldi’s shortlist for a new supermarket, the company confirmed this week. The discount retailer has identified 30 areas across London where it wants to open stores as part of a £370 million investment programme in 2026.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said the chain is focusing on communities that would benefit most from affordable, high-quality food. Neale told the Romford Recorder that new stores also create jobs and offer industry-leading pay.
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What Aldi wants from a site
The company is looking for freehold, leasehold or long leasehold sites in prominent locations. Good visibility and easy access are essential. Landowners and agents in London can submit potential sites by emailing realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk.
Aldi already operates stores in Romford, Ilford and Leytonstone. Its long-term goal is to run 1,500 stores across the UK.
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What happens next
Aldi has not set a date for a Barking store. The company will review submitted sites and begin negotiations with landowners. Residents can track progress by contacting Aldi’s real estate team or checking planning applications with Barking and Dagenham Council.
We know how important it is for people to have access to affordable, high-quality food close to where they live, which is why we're focused on identifying the communities that would benefit most from a new Aldi store.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK
Questions this report answers
+How many new stores does Aldi want in London?
Aldi has identified 30 priority areas across London for potential new stores. Barking is one of the locations named in the expansion plan, as reported by the Romford Recorder.
+How much is Aldi investing in new UK stores in 2026?
Aldi plans to invest over £370 million in new UK stores during 2026. The company aims to expand its presence and reach 1,500 stores nationwide in the long term.
+What kind of sites is Aldi looking for in London?
Aldi seeks freehold, leasehold or long leasehold sites in prominent locations with good visibility and access. Landowners can submit potential sites by emailing realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk.
+When will the new Aldi store open in Barking?
Aldi has not announced a date for a Barking store. The company is reviewing potential sites and will begin negotiations with landowners before any planning applications are submitted.
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