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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Aldi opens one of its biggest stores in Wales
One of the biggest Aldi stores in Wales has opened its doors. Aldi says it is opening an average of one new supermarket a week for the rest of 2025 as it ramps up its expansion programme. The openings form part of a £650 investment into its store estate this year. This will also see 35 of its supermarkets undergo refurbishments before the end of the year. The expansion push saw the brand open up a new supermarket on Deeside this week, with Team GB diving hero Lois Toulson cutting the ribbon. The Airfields store is 21,000 sq ft and will be run by Store Manager Spencer Kearney, along with a team of 27 staff. Jonathan Neale, Aldi UK managing director of national real estate, said: 'At Aldi, our goal is to make sure people across the UK have access to affordable, high-quality food, and opening new stores is key to making that happen. We're now opening an average of one new store a week for the rest of 2025, showing just how ambitious our plans are to build a store network that will help us reach millions of new customers." Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now Store Manager Spencer Kearney said: 'It was lovely to welcome our new customers into store, and I look forward to meeting more of the community in the coming weeks. I'm also thrilled that we've been able to support a local primary school through our partnership with Team GB.' Team GB star Lois Toulson said: 'I've had a fantastic time opening the new Aldi this morning. It was an honour to officially open the store and welcome customers inside for the first time." The new Aldi store offers large chillers and freezers dedicated to fresh, Welsh meat products, a 'Food to Go' section at the front of the store, and a section full of health and beauty products. Additionally, the new Aldi store is calling on local charities and food banks in Deeside to register with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community. Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products, such as fruit, vegetables and baked goods, seven days a week. Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi@ The new store on Welsh Road open is open 8am to 10pm from Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Aldi to open new Deeside store tomorrow
The supermarket giant currently has more than 1,050 stores across the UK, and is working towards a long-term target of 1,500. Aldi is opening an average of one new store a week between now and the end of the year, bringing its award-winning value to even more communities across the UK. Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, Jonathan Neale, said: 'At Aldi, our goal is to make sure people across the UK have access to affordable, high-quality food, and opening new stores is key to making that happen. 'We're now opening an average of one new store a week for the rest of 2025, showing just how ambitious our plans are to build a store network that will help us reach millions of new customers. But it's not just about openings - it's also about making sure we have the best-paid teams in place to run them.' One of the new Aldi stores opening before the end of 2025 is located in Deeside. The 21,000 sq ft supermarket is located at Airfields, on Welsh Road, Deeside, and will open its doors to the public for the first time at 8am on Thursday (August 14). The new Aldi store is located near the A492 in the new Airfields development. (Image: Cavendish Consulting) The new store will be run by Store Manager Spencer Kearney, along with 27 staff from the local community. There are still jobs available at the new Deeside store, a list of which can be found on the Aldi website. The new store will offer customers access to Aldi's "high quality, low-price" products, while Specialbuys will be available in the middle aisle every Thursday and Sunday. There will also be a 'Food to Go' section at the front of the store. Olympic bronze medalist, Lois Toulson, will be on hand to help open the new Aldi in Deeside on Thursday. The Team GB diver will cut the ribbon and help give away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi's famous Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue. Olympic bronze medallist Lois Toulson will be at the opening of the new Aldi in Deeside on Thursday. (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire) Aldi Store Manager, Spencer Kearney, said: 'We can't wait to open the doors to the new store in Deeside. "It's set to be a special day and having Olympic hero Lois Toulson join us will make it a morning to remember.' Toulson added: 'I'm so excited to be opening Aldi's new store; it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of Team GB.' RECOMMENDED READING: Aldi's August Specialbuys from sell out air fryer to Benefit mascara dupe Aldi marks UK first as it raises hourly pay to at least £13 for shop workers I tested Aldi's best award-winning wines under £10 and there's one you must avoid The new Aldi store in Deeside will be open: The address of the new store is Airfields, Welsh Road, Deeside, CH5 2TH.
