Aldi: Supermarket chain looking to open more stores across the country - including in Birmingham

National supermarket chain Aldi has announced they are looking to open further stores across the country - including one more in Birmingham.

The news follows confirmation the chain has become the fourth biggest supermarket in Britain.

The supermarket, which already has over 970 stores, said it planned to open 16 more stores before the end of the year, creating more than 6,000 new jobs across the country .

According to a spokesperson, Aldi is searching for “freehold town-centre or edge-of-centre sites suitable for property development.

“The site should be able to accommodate a 20,000 sq foot store with around 100 parking spaces. Ideally the location will be near a main road with good visibility and access.”

Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer for Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “The cost-of-living crisis is worsening, and it’s being felt by millions of households across the UK.

“It’s in times like these when our customers rely on us the most, which is why we’re focusing on continuing to deliver our longstanding price promise by offering the lowest possible prices in Britain, every single day.

“Independent research shows our discount is as compelling as ever and that’s why more and more people are switching to Aldi.

“We will do whatever it takes to maintain our discount to the traditional full price supermarkets and keep grocery prices as low as possible for the millions of customers that shop with Aldi.”

Other than Birmingham, Aldi has also looked into building new stores in Coventry and Warwick to add to its West Midlands portfolio.

How many Aldi stores are in Birmingham?

The German supermarket chain is already well populated across Birmingham, with 20 stores located in and around the city.

To find your nearest Aldi store, visit the supermarket locator on the Aldi website.