New Lidl Scotland stores in the pipeline including 23 in Greater Glasgow

Lidl has unveiled its wish list of locations for potential new stores in Scotland, including 23 new spots across Greater Glasgow.

The supermarket celebrates its 30th year with plans to open hundreds of new stores across the UK, creating thousands of jobs. This includes locations in Glasgow, Paisley, Cumbernauld and Bearsden.

The discounter has also been optimising and enhancing its existing estate, including bringing a bigger and better store to its current site in Blantyre.

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Lidl GB is specifically looking for sites in prominent locations with easy access and strong pedestrian or traffic flow, with 1.5+ acres for a standalone store and up to four acres for mixed-use schemes. Sites should allow for unit sizes between 18,000 and 26,500 sq ft and over 100 dedicated car parking spaces, and Lidl’s flexible approach means it will consider freehold, leasehold or long leasehold opportunities.

Locations for Potential New Stores:

• Bearsden

• Bishopbriggs

• Clarkston

• Clydebank – North

• Cumbernauld – North

• Cumbernauld – South

• Giffnock

• Glasgow – Baillieston

• Glasgow – Cathcart

• Glasgow – Crookston

• Glasgow – Drumchapel

• Glasgow – Govan

• Glasgow – Ibrox

• Glasgow – Merchant City

• Glasgow – Springburn

• Glasgow – Summerston

• Milngavie

• Moodiesburn

• Newton Mearns

• Paisley – South

• Paisley – West

• Renfrew

• Wishaw

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Richard Taylor, Lidl GB Chief Development Officer, commented: “Having fortified our infrastructure with significant investments like Luton, which is the largest warehouse in the Lidl world, we’re proud to have achieved record market share this month.

“We have also been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row. With an exceptional store network and our laser focus on operational excellence, we’re welcoming more customers through our doors than ever before, which positions us perfectly for continued expansion.

“As we celebrate our 30th year, our commitment to ensuring that all households across the country have access to high quality produce at affordable prices is stronger than ever. We’re planning to open hundreds of new Lidl stores but ultimately see no ceiling on our ambition or growth potential.

“This is why we’re continuing to invest in new locations whilst exploring innovative routes to expansion. As we look ahead, we’re excited to welcome even more new shoppers to our existing stores, as well as those we’re planning to open across the country in the coming months and years.”

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