Yahoo News Map shows possible new Lidl locations in Swindon and Wiltshire
A map has been created showing where Lidl would like to open a shop in and around Swindon and Wiltshire.
The wishlist comes after Lidl announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country.
The discounter is specifically looking for sites in prominent locations with easy access and strong pedestrian or traffic flow, with 1.5 or more acres for a standalone store and up to four acres for mixed-use schemes.
The expansion is expected to create thousands of jobs in a year following significant investment in the supermarket’s infrastructure.
The supermarket, which has around 376,000 employees globally, currently operates over 12,200 stores and more than 220 logistics centres and warehouses in 31 countries.
Richard Taylor, Lidl GB Chief Development Officer, commented: “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.”
Seven sites in Wiltshire and Swindon are on Lidl’s list with other in the surrounding area, according to The Sun:
Bradford on Avon
Corsham
Marlborough
Swindon - South
Swindon - West
Trowbridge - South
Wroughton
The following places are wanted in the surrounding area:
Bath - Central
Bath - East
Bath - South
Bridgwater - South
Bristol - Bradley Stoke
Bristol - Clifton
Bristol - Downend/Staple Hill
Bristol - Emersons Green (relocation)
Bristol - Stoke Bishop
Bristol - Westbury on Trym
Bristol - Whitchurch
Cheddar
Cheltenham - South West
Cinderford (relocation)
Dursley (relocation)
Frome (relocation)
Gloucester - East
Keynsham
Midsomer Norton (relocation)
Moreton-in-Marsh
Nailsea
Nailsworth
Shepton Mallet
Southmead (relocation)
Tewkesbury
Weston-super-Mare
Yatton
