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Last April, Lidl revealed that it had its sights on more 200 neighbourhoods across London for potential new store openings. Now, the budget supermarket chain can tick three of those locations off.
This week Lidl confirmed that it’ll be opening 19 new supermarkets across England over the next two months, and three of those will be here in the capital. Those will be at Stamford Hill, on Walworth Road in Elephant and Castle and on Sutton High Street.
Specific opening dates haven’t been announced yet but Lidl has promised that there will be free food samples and the opportunity to win special prizes when each store launches.
The German chain’s expansion in the capital comes soon after it launched its 1,000th British location, and set out on a £43 million mission to upgrade existing locations across the country. Those renovations have been going on for a year or so and have included improving tills, adding more freezer space, and broadening product ranges.
A spokesperson for Lidl said: ‘We’re starting the new year as we mean to go on, with a major investment that reinforces our commitment to delivering the best experience for customers and creating a positive impact for the communities we serve. With this push, we’re set on winning more shoppers across the nation and claiming an even bigger share of the market.’
It’s not the only grocery chain going from strength to strength in the capital. Rival budget supermarket Aldi opened three huge new stores in London right before Christmas while M&S recently unveiled the 200 parts of the city that are on its ‘wish list’ for new or revamped food halls.
The new Lidl supermarkets coming to London in 2026
- Stamford Hill
- Walworth Road
- Sutton High Street
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