Affordable Food and Jobs on the Rise

  • Lidl to open 10 new stores before Christmas
  • Creation of around 400 new jobs
  • Opening in locations like Berwick Green, Bovey Tracey, and Stirchley
  • Three existing stores to be relocated or refurbished
  • £70m sale and leaseback deal with Roadside Real Estate Plc and Meadow Partners
  • Continued expansion plans for hundreds more stores in the future

German discount supermarket chain Lidl is accelerating its national expansion by opening 10 new stores before Christmas, creating around 400 jobs across locations such as Berwick Green in Bristol, Bovey Tracey in Devon, and Stirchley in Birmingham. This comes after the recent openings of Worthing and Fulham stores. Additionally, three existing stores in Chessington, Connah’s Quay, and Dagenham Heathway will be relocated or refurbished. Lidl has entered a £70m sale and leaseback deal with a joint venture between Roadside Real Estate Plc and Meadow Partners, involving 12 new stores in Crediton, Manchester, and Saffron Walden. Richard Taylor, Chief Development Officer at Lidl, stated that this move demonstrates their commitment to providing affordable food options and job opportunities across the country while continuing to expand its presence.

Factuality Level: 10
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and objective information about Lidl’s expansion plans, including new store openings, job creation, and their commitment to providing affordable food options across the country.
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