Aldi asks Tyne and Wear shoppers for new store locations

The discount supermarket wants customers in Tyne and Wear to suggest areas where they would like to see a new Aldi open as part of its nationwide expansion plans.

With over £370 million earmarked for new stores this year, Aldi is working towards its goal of reaching 1,500 locations across the UK.

Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said: “We know how important it is for people to have access to affordable, high-quality food close to where they live, which is why we’re asking our shoppers to help us identify the communities that would benefit most from a new Aldi store.

“Opening new stores in these areas means we can bring great value to more customers, while also creating jobs and offering industry-leading pay.”

Last year’s campaign highlighted London, Merseyside, and Oxfordshire as priority areas, with new stores already in progress near Pendle Drive in Liverpool and in the London areas of Hanworth and Willesden.

To put forward a suggestion, customers can email NextNewStore@aldi.co.uk, listing their chosen town in the subject line.

Submissions are open until Thursday, June 18, 2026, with Aldi set to announce the next round of priority locations later this year.

The expansion is part of Aldi’s commitment to improving access to affordable food and supporting communities through job creation.