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Aldi has announced it will open 100 new stores over the next two years and Dorset is among the locations.

The areas in Dorset where it is currently looking for sites include Weymouth and Poole.

The supermarket has pledged to invest £1.3 billion by 2023 in a bid to further grow its retail estate, as it continues to push ahead with plans to open an average of one new store a week.

It says it is on the lookout for sites that are big enough to accommodate a 20,000 sq ft store and around 100 dedicated parking spaces, preferably on a prominent main road and with good visibility and access.

Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “We’re continuing to gain even more customers - with over 60% of UK households shopping with Aldi in the last year.

“Our focus is on expanding our store estate, making sure Aldi is accessible to as many of these new shoppers across the country as possible.

“Looking ahead, we are excited to provide millions of new customers with access to Aldi’s award-winning quality and unbeatable value as we create even more places and more ways to shop with us.”

Where will Aldi build new stores in Dorset?

The full list of locations it is targeting in Dorset are:

  • Dorchester
  • Shaftsbury
  • Bridport
  • Weymouth
  • Poole
  • Swanage
  • Wareham
  • Christchurch