National supermarket chain Aldi is calling on Isle of Wight residents to nominate potential locations for new store openings.
The retailer – currently the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket – wants to hear directly from the public about where demand is highest as it looks to expand to 1,500 stores across the country.
The most popular locations will be considered, with the potential of a third Aldi store arriving on the Island.
Islanders are invited to email their suggested town or area to nextnewstore@aldi.co.uk by Sunday, June 8.
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With its two current stores in Cowes and Lake, speculation has persisted for years about further expansion.
In 2022, the County Press reported that Aldi may have been eyeing the former Neutrik factory site on Cothey Way, Ryde – sparking rumours of a potential “discount supermarket war” with Lidl.
Shanklin and Newport have also been linked to Aldi interest, with the retailer previously understood to be exploring a unit in the new St George’s Retail Park.
- For further details on Aldi’s site requirements, visit: www.aldi.co.uk/about-aldi/property/required-towns
Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said: “We’re always looking at key places where we see potential, but we want to hear directly from the public about where the demand is greatest.
"Their input is invaluable as we continue to grow and bring Aldi’s unbeatable value to more areas across Britain.”
Aldi will share the most requested locations and announce new priority sites later this year.
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