The low-cost supermarket chain, Lidl, has announced that it will be opening 40 new stores in London, creating a total of 1,500 new jobs as part of their £500m expansion plan. The expansion plan will take place over the next five years, this will include a new head office in Tolworth and the expansion of their Belvedere distribution centre.
‘It’s coming up to 25-years since we first launched in London, and in that time we’ve grown to almost 90 stores, employing more than 5,000 people. London is at the heart of our growth plans across Great Britain, and we are proud to be in a position where we’re continuing to create new jobs. Our £500m investment reflects the scale of opportunity we have to bring our quality produce to even more of the capital’s communities, at prices that make it affordable to everyone.’ – Christian Hartnagel, CEO – LIDL GB
