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Aldi opening 40 new supermarkets and recruiting 450 new staff this year
The supermarket chain is also upgrading 25 existing stores this summer and says paid breaks add about £1,500 a year for staff.
- Aldi announced a £370 million investment in its UK network, planning to open around 40 new stores this year while recruiting more than 450 store assistants to support the expansion.
- The retailer currently operates more than 1,080 stores nationwide, employing more than 43,000 people since opening its first UK location in 1990.
- Beyond new openings, the company is upgrading 25 existing stores this summer, including locations in Pitsea, Musselburgh, Kingston-upon-Thames, and Stockton.
- No formal qualifications are required for entry-level roles, though Aldi seeks candidates who are 'friendly, positive, and comfortable with numbers.'
- The expansion positions Aldi to strengthen its competitive position in the UK supermarket sector while addressing customer demand across growing regional markets.
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