ALDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN SCOTLAND
ALDI has unveiled plans to invest £24 million and create hundreds of new jobs in Scotland next year as part of its continued expansion throughout the country.
Following the opening of its 100th Scottish store back in November, Aldi looks ahead to the New Year where they will open new stores in Aberdeen and Broxburn creating an additional 150 jobs.
This will take the total number of staff employed by the retailer to nearly 3,500 by the end of 2022.
Since launching in Scotland almost 30 years ago, the supermarket has been focused on growing the number of Scottish suppliers and produce on its shelves.
In 2021 Aldi’s target was to work with more than 90 Scottish producers and stocking 450 items of locally-sourced food and drink.
They surpassed that target and now have their sights set on increasing this number to 500 locally-sourced products in the coming years.
Richard Holloway, Regional Managing Director for Scotland (pictured above) said: “The prospects for the coming year look very exciting for Aldi as we demonstrate our commitment to further expansion and investment in our Scottish stores.
“During the course of 2021, we have invested £36 million in new store locations and in the next two years we will invest an additional £55 million in new stores and extensions, with a further nine stores planned.
“We are incredibly grateful to all our colleagues and suppliers, who have continued to work tirelessly in very challenging times. We look forward to the New Year and continuing to grow and serve the people of Scotland.”
