Budget supermarket Aldi has announced it is targeting four new sites in Doncaster as part of a wider expansion across Yorkshire and the rest of the UK.
Where the new Doncaster stores could open
The areas named by the company are Bessacarr, Cantley, Balby and Mexborough. Aldi said it is looking for freehold, leasehold or long leasehold locations with good visibility and access and invited landowners and agents with suitable sites to make contact.
| Planned Doncaster locations |
|---|
| Bessacarr |
| Cantley |
| Balby |
| Mexborough |
What this means locally
Aldi says the move will create jobs locally and is aiming to expand its network across the country. The company states it remains one of the highest-paying supermarkets in the UK, with national starting pay for store assistants at £13.50 an hour and higher rates in the greater London area — figures it highlights when promoting new openings.
- Jobs: New stores usually bring vacancies for store assistants, managers and support staff.
- Investment: Aldi has committed significant spending to new sites nationally.
- Site appeals: The retailer is actively seeking suitable properties and is encouraging local landowners to get in touch.
In a statement provided with the site list, Aldi’s national real estate director set out why the chain is targeting particular communities.
"We know how important it is for people to have access to affordable, high-quality food close to where they live, which is why we’re focused on identifying the communities that would benefit most from a new Aldi store."
Nationally, the firm says it is investing more than £370 million in new stores this year as it works towards a long-term goal of 1,500 locations across the UK. While those national figures do not translate directly into confirmed openings for Doncaster yet, the company’s naming of the four neighbourhoods signals a clear interest in expanding its local footprint.
How to contact Aldi about potential sites
Aldi is inviting landowners and agents in Yorkshire to submit sites that meet its requirements. Anyone with a potential location can email the company at [email protected].
Further stages — including planning applications, exact store locations and opening timetables — have not been published. Local residents and councils will be able to scrutinise any formal proposals if and when they are submitted.
