Four New Forest towns named on Aldi’s development hit-list
ALDI FOR TOTTON?
Well done to one of our local newspapers for spotting Aldi has Totton on the list for potential development sites.
I have to say, I am not at all sure where it could be located. Eling wharf was once identified as a potential supermarket site, but now that it's owned by Associated British Ports, it seems unlikely.
Does Totton need another supermarket? Would we welcome Aldi? Where might it be located?
https://www.advertiserandtimes.co.uk/aldi-new-forest…
Four New Forest towns named on Aldi’s development hit-list
FOUR New Forest towns are on a development hit-list by discount grocery chain Aldi, it has revealed, as it seeks to expand nationally.
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