The German discount retailer has published a list of over a thousand sites where it hopes to establish new outlets, with 37 of these targeted for South Wales.
The company already operates more than a thousand branches throughout Britain.
The discounter has now made public this wish list as part of its fresh site requirements brochure, which outlines more than a thousand potential locations for new supermarkets.
This follows the retailer’s recent announcement of a £600 million investment programme to expand its store network across Britain, unveiled earlier this month.
The company also recently disclosed plans to launch over 50 additional stores within the next twelve months, with the commitment to generate approximately 2,000 new positions.
Store specifications outlined by Lidl
The retailer has detailed what it requires for these new British outlets:
Floor space of at least 18,000 square feet (1,672 m²)
A site covering at least 1.5 acres
On-site parking with a minimum of 100 spaces at surface level
A local population exceeding 20,000 residents in the surrounding area, including at least 5,000 in the immediate town centre
Properties available on freehold, leasehold, or long leasehold arrangements
Lidl is prepared to pay a commission to anyone who identifies a previously unidentified location that results in a successful development, with the company pledging to respond to those who submit potential sites within seven days.
Complete list of South Wales locations on Lidl’s expansion radar
From Aberdeen in the north to St Ives in the west, and from Cardiff to York, Lidl is searching throughout the UK for the ideal location for its next outlet.
Among the more than 1,000 sites detailed in the company’s site requirements brochure, 37 are positioned in South Wales, with an additional 10 in mid-Wales.
The comprehensive directory of over 1,000 locations is available in Lidl’s online site requirements brochure.
Lidl GB’s chief real estate officer, Richard Taylor, stated that the company currently operates one of the most aggressive store expansion programmes among all supermarkets, with increased dedication to delivering high-quality, affordable products to additional communities nationwide.
The executive emphasised that each new store represents more than just accessible pricing—it creates employment, provides opportunities for British producers to highlight domestic goods, and strengthens community initiatives. During periods of economic uncertainty, customers and neighbourhoods can depend on the retailer’s continued presence and service.