The UK's fourth-largest supermarket announced this week that it will open 80 new stores across 2026 and 2027 to meet the rising demand for affordable groceries. The retailer is scouting for sites in Winchester and Portsmouth to establish new stores in the coming years. Aldi is looking to invest £26m in Hampshire. (Image: Aldi)Currently operating 1,060 outlets, Aldi aims to expand to 1,500 stores across the UK. Giles Hurley, chief executive officer for Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "Shoppers are still finding things difficult, and that’s why we’re staying laser-focused on doing what Aldi does best - offering customers great quality products at unbeatable prices.