Falkirk area locations feature prominently on supermarket's latest new store 'wish list'
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has issued its latest “wish list” of locations to open new stores and three prime spots fall in the Falkirk area.
Lidl GB has published its latest Site Requirements Brochure – outlining hundreds of “target locations” across Great Britain for potential new stores
Richard Taylor, chief real estate officer at Lidl GB, said: "We currently have one of the most ambitious store opening programmes of any supermarket and we are
more committed than ever to bringing our high quality and low priced products to even more communities across the country.”
The company is actively seeking freehold, leasehold, or long-leasehold sites in prominent locations with strong footfall and easy accessibility.
Three Falkirk area locations are identified on the Lidl “wish list” – Denny, Polmont and Stenhousemuir.
There are existing superstores in these three area – Denny has a Sainsburys store in place, Polmont already has a branch of Aldi and Stenhousemuir has an Asda.
Mr Taylor said: "All of our stores deliver more than just affordable products. Each one also brings quality jobs, opportunities for British suppliers to showcase the best of our home grown produce and support to local good causes in the communities each one serves.
"In uncertain times, shoppers and communities can count on us.”
Earlier this month, Lidl GB confirmed plans to open more than 50 new stores in the next 12 months as part of a £600 million investment.
To support this nationwide ambition, Lidl GB is already cementing a strong operational foundation. The construction of its new warehouse in Leeds is progressing well with operations due to begin next year.