Lidl GB has confirmed that its newest store in Southampton will open on Thursday 17th September. The local community is invited to join for the grand opening celebrations from 7:45am following a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Southampton, along with a group of children and teachers from St John’s Primary & Nursery School.
Lidl is proud to have already served households and the wider community in Southampton for over 28 years. As demand for the discounter’s affordable, high quality products continues to grow across the city the newest store will make it even easier for shoppers to save on their weekly shop.
In a boost to the local economy, the store has created up to 40 new jobs. Recruitment focused heavily on hiring people who live locally, ensuring the team serving shoppers are part of the fabric of Southampton.
This opening marks the end of a careful planning process designed to ensure the new store is a perfect fit for the area. Beyond the shelves, the store has been equipped with energy-efficient heat pumps to manage all in-store heating and cooling, to ensure it is a positive addition for the community.
Oliver Loach, Regional Head of Property for Lidl GB , commented: “We are thrilled to officially open our eighth Lidl store in Southampton. This fantastic new store is a direct response to the continued demand for high-quality, affordable groceries, and we couldn’t be prouder to welcome the community inside. A huge thank you to everyone who helped us turn these plans into a reality – we can’t wait to start making a real difference to your weekly shop.”
Lidl GB’s commitment to Southampton goes beyond the checkout. In partnership with Neighbourly, the store will redistribute surplus food to local charities and food banks, through the Feed it Back scheme, ensuring fresh produce reaches those who need it most.
With a 1,276m² sales area, shoppers will find everything they need for their weekly shop, including the award-winning in-store Bakery and the famous ‘Middle of Lidl’ aisle. To celebrate the opening, early birds will be treated to complimentary food sampling and exclusive deals on the Lidl Plus app. The store will be open 8am – 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am – 5pm on Sunday.
- Lidl GB is inviting the community to the grand opening of its eighth store in Southampton on Thursday 17th September at 7:45am
- To mark the opening, there will be exclusive special offers only available to Lidl shoppers in the new store in West Quay Retail Park
- For the first time ever, residents will now be able to experience the discounter’s award-winning in-store bakery and the famous ‘Middle of Lidl’ aisle
