Aldi targets four north London neighbourhoods for new supermarkets
The supermarket chain plans £370m UK expansion this year, including sites in Wembley, North Harrow, Wood Green and Maida Hill
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Aldi is looking for sites to open new supermarkets in four north London neighbourhoods: Wembley, North Harrow, Wood Green and Maida Hill. The expansion is part of a £370 million investment in new UK stores this year, as the company works towards a long-term goal of 1,500 locations nationwide.
The supermarket chain has already begun construction on a new branch in Willesden High Road, on the site of a former B&M store. That location is expected to open later this year. Aldi said the new stores would provide more affordable shopping options and create jobs for local residents.
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Pay and job creation
Aldi said it pays store assistants within the M25 £14.88 per hour, which it described as industry-leading. The company said the expansion would bring jobs to the areas where new stores open. Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said the company was focused on identifying communities that would benefit most from a new store.
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, Aldi UK
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Neale added that opening new stores would allow Aldi to bring value to more customers while offering jobs and competitive pay. The company is seeking freehold, leasehold or long leasehold sites in prominent locations with good visibility and access.
How to propose a site
Landowners and agents in Wembley, North Harrow, Wood Green or Maida Hill who believe they have a suitable site can contact Aldi by emailing realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk. The company did not specify how many new stores it plans to open in these areas or when decisions on locations will be finalised.
What happens next
Aldi is continuing to scout locations in the four north London neighbourhoods. The company has not announced a timeline for when new stores might open beyond the Willesden High Road branch, which is due to launch later this year. Residents and landowners can submit site proposals directly to Aldi’s real estate team.
Questions this report answers
+Which areas in north London is Aldi targeting for new stores?
Aldi is scouting locations in Wembley, North Harrow, Wood Green and Maida Hill. These neighbourhoods are part of the company’s expansion plans in north London this year.
+How much does Aldi pay store assistants in London?
Aldi pays store assistants within the M25 £14.88 per hour. The company describes this as industry-leading pay and says it reflects its commitment to competitive wages.
+How can landowners propose a site for a new Aldi store?
Landowners or agents in Wembley, North Harrow, Wood Green or Maida Hill can email realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk. Aldi is looking for freehold, leasehold or long leasehold sites with good visibility.
+When will the new Aldi store in Willesden High Road open?
The new Aldi supermarket on Willesden High Road, built on the former B&M site, is expected to open later this year. No specific date has been announced.
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