Aldi hopes to build new store in Colchester

It's one of 15 locations identified in Essex by the discount supermarket

Author: Arlen JamesPublished 25th Feb 2021

Aldi is hoping to build a new store in Colchester as part of a UK-wide expansion.

It currently has three shops in the area, but has pinpointed the town for an extra shop.

The other locations in Essex the chain is interested in are:

  • Basildon
  • Brentwood
  • Canvey Island
  • Epping
  • Great Dunmow
  • Harlow
  • Leigh on Sea
  • Rayleigh
  • Rochford/Hockley
  • Shenfield
  • Shoeburyness
  • South Woodham Ferrers
  • Stanford Le Hope/Corringham
  • Tilbury

The supermarket is currently looking for new commercial sites in the area and is "willing to explore all opportunities".

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