Aldi is looking to open new stores in these West Midlands locations

Aldi is looking to secure sites for new stores in the West Midlands as part of its continued UK expansion programme.

The discount supermarket chain has earmarked Bloxwich, the west side of Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Coventry as its priority areas for new stores in the West Midlands.

The expansion, which would also bring new jobs to the area, is part of Aldi’s wider UK growth plans.

The budget supermarket business is investing more than £370 million in new stores this year as it works towards its long-term target of 1,500 locations nationwide.

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 focused on identifying 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.”

Aldi is seeking freehold, leasehold or long leasehold sites in prominent locations with good visibility and access, and is encouraging landowners and agents in the West Midlands to come forward with suitable opportunities.

Aldi, the UK’s highest paying supermarket, pays its store assistants £13.50 per hour nationwide and £14.88 within the M25 and this rises further with length of service.

Anyone with a site that may meet Aldi’s requirements for a new store can email [email protected]