Supermarket giant wants to open new store in Calderdale town
Aldi has announced it wants to open one of its stores in Sowerby Bridge.
The supermarket giant has announced several areas across the country where it wants to open new branches, and they include the Calderdale town.
Queensbury is also on the list, as well as “Wibsey/Shelf”.
Aldi says the firm’s expansion plans will create new jobs and claims to be the UK’s highest-paying supermarket, with staff earning from £13.50 per hour.
Jonathan Neale, Aldi’s managing director of national real estate, 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.”
The company invested £370m in new stores this year as it works towards its long-term target of 1,500 locations nationwide.
Aldi says it is looking for freehold, leasehold or long leasehold sites in prominent locations with good visibility and access, and is encouraging landowners and agents to come forward with suitable opportunities.
Anyone with a site that may meet Aldi’s requirements can contact [email protected].
Sowerby Bridge already has a Lidl and a Tesco.