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Lidl to create 2,500 UK jobs as part of £220 million expansion

German supermarket chain Lidl is planning another 20 stores and creating 2,500 jobs as part of a £220 million expansion programme in the UK.

This latest round of investment comes after a £170 million investment in 2013, which delivered 12 new stores and 3,500 new staff.

Lidl’s turnover was £3.3 billion in 2013 and sales have increased by 20% over the past 12 months.

Ronny Gottschlich, Lidl UK’s managing director, said: “This latest phase in our growth is a testament to the continuing success of Lidl in the UK.

“People all over the country are realising they can make huge savings on their weekly grocery shop with us, without compromising on quality.”

Chancellor George Osborne said: “It’s great news that Lidl is investing in thousands of new jobs across the UK - each job means security and a better future for another family and the country as a whole.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .