Aldi has outlined its expansion plans for Scotland with an investment of more than £56m over the next two years, including opening three new stores in Broughty Ferry, Straiton and Castle Douglas during 2024.
In 2023, Aldi became Scotland’s third-biggest supermarket by volume, moving it ahead of Morrisons and Sainsbury’s for the first time. According to recently published Kantar data, Aldi’s share of the grocery market in the region had increased from 9.7% in November 2022 to 10.6% in November 2023.
In addition to the new stores in 2024, the discounter has also committed to extending five of its existing stores, including Erskine, Port Glasgow and Alexandria over the next two years.
Richard Holloway, Regional Managing Director for Aldi Scotland, said: “2023 was another excellent year for Aldi Scotland, and I am extremely proud that our presence within the Scottish market has continued to be recognised and celebrated. We remain committed to the strong relationships we have built with our Scottish suppliers, allowing our customers the opportunity to purchase locally sourced, high-quality Scottish products at affordable prices.
“As we look to the new year, we remain committed to reaching more customers than ever before, with the opening of more stores and increased investment in Scotland.”
