New Hucknall Lidl store to finally open next week
The waiting is finally over for Hucknall.
Some four years after planning permission was first approved, the town’s new Lidl store on Watnall Road will finally officially open at 8am on Thursday, January 29.
The local community is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony with pupils from Hucknall National Primary School.
On opening day, shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as some special prizes up for grabs.
Dominic Bryan, regional head of property for Lidl GB, said: “We’re delighted to be opening the doors to our new store in Hucknall.
"Thank you to everyone who has played a part in helping make this store a reality.
"It’s always an exciting moment when we’re finally able to see our plans come to life and make a difference to local communities.”
The store will be open from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
Up to 40 new jobs are being created at the store 40 and it will be part of Lidl’s surplus food donation scheme Feed it Back – delivered with partner, Neighbourly – providing food donations to local good causes
The store is on the site of Hucknall Town FC’s old ground and is alongside new housing already on the site.
The sight of the supermarket finally opening will be a huge boost to surrounding residents, who have been waiting for it to happen ever since planning permission was granted in 2021.
Coun David Shaw (Ash Ind), who represents Hucknall West on Ashfield Council, said: “It’s great to finally see the new Lidl opening its doors in Hucknall after such a long wait.
"This is a real boost for the town, bringing new jobs, increased choice for shoppers, and helping to strengthen Hucknall’s local economy.
"It shows that Hucknall continues to be an attractive place for investment.”
Fellow Hucknall councillor Lee Waters (Ash Ind), who represents Hucknall Central, added: “This is really positive news for Hucknall and it’s good to see it finally coming to fruition after a long wait.
“For me, it’s also a sign of confidence in the town, investment like this brings local jobs, more choice for residents and extra footfall that can help support the wider local economy.
"I want to welcome the new team to Hucknall and wish them every success as they open their doors.”
Hucknall is one of 19 stores Lidl is opening across the UK in the next eight weeks as part of its continued expansion across the country.
Equating to one store opening every other day, the expansion will see the supermarket giant creating up to 640 new roles nationwide.
As well as the new stores, Lidl is also investing more than £40m in modernising more than 70 of its existing stores across the country.
Richard Taylor, chief real estate officer at Lidl GB, said: “We’re starting the new year as we mean to go on, with a major investment that reinforces our commitment to delivering the best experience for customers and creating a positive impact for the communities we serve.
"With this push, we’re set on winning more shoppers across the nation and claiming an even bigger share of the market.”