Several major supermarkets are bucking the high street trend with new store openings in 2026
Despite the wave of shop closures, it’s not all doom and gloom for the high street – some retailers are defying the odds this year.
A host of new shops are set to open their doors in 2026. Lidl alone is launching 19 new outlets, with Aldi and Sainsbury’s among the supermarket chains also planning new openings.
Here’s a look at what’s in store for the upcoming year, as reported by the Express.
2026 supermarket store openings
Lidl
Leading the pack, Lidl has an impressive 19 new supermarkets on the cards this year. In addition, Lidl is awaiting approval for a new branch in Croxteth, which it hopes to secure in the next few months.
- Basildon, Laindon
- Birmingham, Kingstanding
- Brough, Welton Road
- Burntwood
- Calne
- Chester, Caldy Valley Rd
- Dereham
- Havant, Purbrook Way
- Hereford, Belmont Road
- Horley
- Hucknall, Watnall Rd
- London, Stamford Hill
- London, Walworth Road
- Reading, Tilehurst
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Salisbury, Churchill Way West
- Sandford
- Sutton High Street
- Tring
Aldi
Setting its sights on 40 new branches, Aldi has revealed plans to invest £370million in new store openings across Britain this year.
- Amersham
- Kennington
- Hastings
- Southam
Sainsbury’s
Co-op
The Food Warehouse
Holland & Barrett
