Aldi to open new Scots store today as part of multi-million pound expansion plan
Exciting news for Aldi shoppers in Scotland, as the supermarket is opening the doors to its latest branch in Macduff, Banffshire today (December 5.)
The highly anticipated store marks part of the budget retailer's multi-million pound expansion plan, bringing its high quality products at low prices to more communities just ahead of the expensive Christmas shopping madness.
Plans for the latest Scots store were first announced back in November. It joins three other stores across the UK enjoying a grand opening today - Sedgley in West Midlands, Horsham in West Sussex and Muswell Hill in London.
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It comes as the supermarket chain has ramped up its expansion plans towards the end of the year, with a store in Castle Douglas opening in early November. Aldi has said that its new four stores have created more than 100 new jobs in total.
The latest openings form part of the grocer's £800 million investment plan that will see it expand its presence across the UK. Its commitment will see it bring high quality food at low prices to new areas, with a long-term plan of operating 1,500 stores.
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Speaking of the new openings, Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: "Our new store openings are a testament to our ongoing investment in the UK, and we’re thrilled to bring Aldi’s unbeatable prices to even more communities just in time for Christmas.
"To be opening four new stores in one day is an outstanding effort from the team and shows just how serious we are about bringing more stores to communities up and down the country."
Founded in Germany, Aldi opened its first UK store in Stretchford, Birmingham back in 1990. Since then, the budget chain has gone on to operate more than 1,000 stores, overtaking Morrisons to become the UK's fourth largest supermarket in 2022.
At present, there are more than 100 Aldi stores across Scotland alone. The chain recently celebrated its 30th year in the country, following the opening of its first Scots store in Kilmarnock in 1994.
The supermarket isn't just famed for its low prices, as customers often flock to its 'Specialbuys' range, also referred to as the 'middle aisle'. Boasting a selection of eclectic household products and beauty 'dupes', these products often sell-out as soon as they land in stores.
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