Lidl unveils plans for 13 new stores across Suffolk
It's part of plans from the supermarket giant to build 1,000 new stores across the UK over the coming years
Lidl has unveiled plans to build 13 new stores across Suffolk and to relocate a further three, as part of a major bid for expansion.
The UK's sixth largest supermarket has released a list of locations it wants to build new outlets, ahead of buying up land and applying to local councils for planning permission.
It wants to build over 1,000 new stores across the UK in the coming years, with targets including Ipswich, Lowestoft, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds
Ryan McDonnell, Lidl GB CEO, commented: “The last few years have been challenging for everyone, but we’ve made it clear that we’re more committed than ever to ensuring that every single household has access to a Lidl store."
"That’s why our focus is firmly on the future as we continue to grow and invest in our infrastructure, while keeping a lookout for more sites and locations across the country.
“We had over 1.4 million new shoppers coming to us from our competitors over the course of last year.
"This alone shows the potential for continued growth as customers refuse to pay a premium for their shopping, when they know they can get the same, if not better quality at Lidl.
"As we progress further into 2023, we know that more shoppers will make the switch, and whichever of our stores they choose, they know they’re getting the best value.”
STORES PLANNED IN SUFFOLK:
1. Saxmundham
2. Stowmarket (relocated)
3. Sudbury
4. Lowestoft - North
5. Lowestoft - South
6. Mildenhall
7. Ipswich - Handford Road (relocated)
8. Ipswich - Northwest
9. Ipswich - West
10. Ipswich - Woodbridge/Martlesham
11. Hadleigh
12. Halesworth
13. Felixstowe - Langer Road (relocated)
14. Bury St Edmunds
15. Bury St Edmunds – East
16. Newmarket