Lidl’s Mastrick store in Aberdeen has been earmarked for potential closure and a move to a new site.
The discount retail chain has confirmed the site is on a “wish list” for relocation – although a spokeswoman was not able to confirm when a decision on a move might be taken.
It comes as the Lidl GB announced plans to create 4,000 new jobs across the country with a new target of 1,100 stores by the end of 2025.
A new chief executive for Lidl GB has also been announced with Ryan O’Donnell replacing Christian Härtnagel in the role from February next year.
The latest site brochure published by the supermarket chain shows the current Mastrick store, on the Lang Stracht, marked as “store relocation required”.
Plans to open six new stores across north-east
Earlier this year it was revealed Lidl plans to open six new stores across the north of Scotland.
Spots in Garthdee, Westhill, Banff, Ellon, Inverness and Stonehaven have been pinpointed as standout locations.
Each of the preferred sites have been chosen due to ease of access and strong pedestrian or traffic flow.
As part of its ongoing plans, Lidl has committed to investing £1.3bn in its store expansion programme over 2021 and 2022.
A spokeswoman for Lidl said: “Lidl’s site requirements brochure is an annual list of key areas across Scotland where the supermarket is interested in acquiring sites for potential store development or relocation opportunities.
“Mastrick is included within this ‘wish list’ for relocation but for now it will continue to trade as usual.”
Lidl GB has more than 26,000 employees, over 880 stores and 13 distribution centres in England, Scotland and Wales.
Speaking about his new appointment, Mr O’Donnell, said: “I have worked at Lidl GB now for over six years, during which time we have seen our store estate, colleague and customer numbers grow exponentially.
“We couldn’t be in a better place as a business and I feel privileged to be taking us forward from here.”
