Aldi UK to invest £900 million in 2027, opening 40 new stores despite profit dip

On September 28, 2026, Aldi UK announced a £900 million investment for 2027, including opening 40 new stores and upgrading its distribution network. This comes despite a slight dip in annual earnings, with operating profit falling 1% to £432.9 million in 2025, while sales rose 5% to £19 billion. The company, Britain's fourth-largest grocer, currently operates 1,092 stores and plans to open 30 more in the next 10 weeks. CEO Giles Hurley highlighted food security as a national priority, citing recent droughts and overseas events.