Budget supermarket to accelerate expansion after record sales
Lidl argued that its own proposal for Horncastle store should also have been considered
Grocer plans to open new locations and upgrade stores and distribution centres
Judicial review granted over council’s decision to approve Aldi’s plans but deny Lidl’s
New openings will be concentrated in the South East
Discount grocer seeks to nearly double its estate within the M25
The discount supermarket opened 37 stores last year as December sales exceed £1.4bn for first time
The supermarket has more than 970 shops, up from 920 a year ago
The discount retailer could roll out the concept across its 950 UK stores
Supermarket wants hundreds of new stores by 2025, as well as millions of sq ft of warehouse space
Aldi plans to open 100 new supermarkets by the end of 2021 as part of a £1.3bn expansion drive
Plans for 170 homes recommended for approval by Southwark Council