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Williams, H. (2026, September 28). Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/aldi-german-ireland-willesden-newport-b1298627.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-28 · by Holly Williams

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Aldi plans to open 40 new stores in the UK in 2027 as part of a £900 million investment despite experiencing a slight drop in earnings. The company reported operating profits of £432.9 million for 2025, down from £435.5 million the previous year, while sales increased by 5%. Aldi aims to reach 1,500 stores across the UK and is focused on expanding into communities lacking affordable grocery options. CEO Giles Hurley highlighted concerns about food security due to recent weather events and pledged continued efforts to keep prices low for consumers.
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Discount supermarket Aldi has pledged to invest £900 million in opening another 40 stores across the UK and Ireland in 2027, despite facing lower earnings. In 2025, Aldi's operating profits decreased by 1% to £432.9 million compared to the previous year's £435.5 million, while sales rose by 5%, reaching a record turnover of £19 billion. The company attributed this drop in earnings to investments in price reductions and rising wages, as it aims to expand its presence to reach 1,500 shops across both countries. Additionally, Aldi plans to continue cutting prices ahead of Christmas following a £340 million price cut campaign earlier in the year.

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Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings Discount supermarket Aldi has pledged to invest £900 million in another 40 new stores next year and its warehouse network despite seeing annual earnings dip lower. The German-owned chain reported operating profits down 1% at £432.9 million in 2025, against earnings of £435.5 million the previous year as investment in prices and a rising wage bill offset a 5% increase in sales. Pre-tax profits meanwhile dipped by 3.8% to £400.5 million for the year. It said turnover lifted to a record £19 billion over the year.
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🔮 Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings Discount supermarket Aldi has pledged to invest £900 million in another 40 new stores next year and its warehouse network despite seeing annual earnings dip lower. The German-owned chain reported operating profits down 1% at £432.9 million in 2025, against earnings of £435.5 million the previous year as investment in prices and a rising wage bill offset a 5% increase in sales. Pre-tax profits meanwhile dipped by 3.8% to £400.5 million for the year. It said turnover lifted to a record £19 billion over the year.
2026-09-28 · Evening Standard
Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings · assertive framing

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Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings Discount supermarket Aldi has pledged to invest £900 million in another 40 new stores next year and its warehouse network despite seeing annual earnings dip lower. The German-owned chain reported operating profits down 1% at £432.9 million in 2025, against earnings of £435.5 million the previous year as investment in prices and a rising wage bill offset a 5% increase in sales. Pre-tax profits meanwhile dipped by 3.8% to £400.5 million for the year. It said turnover lifted to a record £19 billion over the year. asserted
turnover → open → year
The group has previously said it wants to reach 1,500 shops across the UK with a drive to “focus on communities cut off from affordable groceries due to lack of local choice or competition”. asserted
it → say → choice
The investment plan will also include work on its warehouse and distribution network. asserted
plan → include → network
Aldi also said it would continue cutting prices in the run up to Christmas, following a £340 million price cut campaign so this year. asserted
it → say → campaign
Giles Hurley, chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “The cost of food remains one of the biggest pressures on households across the country. asserted
cost → say → country
“Recent droughts at home and events overseas have highlighted just how fragile our food system is and why food security must be a long-term national priority.” asserted
security → highlight → home
Mr Hurley told reporters on Monday that “we aren’t seeing any systemic food shortages” but admitted that conditions were “unprecedented” over the summer. asserted
conditions → tell → summer
It comes amid warnings that the El Nino weather system could lead to more droughts and floods later this year, putting further pressure on global food security. uncertain
system → come → security
The boss also stressed that it is “hard to predict” the outlook for food inflation but said the company would continue investments in order to keep prices low compared with UK supermarket rivals. asserted
company → stress → rivals
Read More Mr Hurley added: “We’re working hard to make good food more affordable for every family – cutting prices on everyday essentials, signing long-term supplier agreements to help increase home-grown production, and continuing to bring affordable groceries to even more communities through our store opening programme.” asserted
food → read → programme
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