December is a busy time, and for many people, shopping is at the forefront of their thoughts. This is why the emergence of major stores in a local area is helpful for people, and the presence of supermarkets is a crucial factor in a housing market.
Buyers want to know there are local facilities that make life easier for them, and this is why the opening of a new Lidl store in Darlington is likely to be of benefit and interest. The scheduled opening is Thursday the 8th of December, and the store has already been hailed for bringing around 40 jobs to the local economy.
New jobs boost the local economy and housing market
The arrival of new jobs in the area is great but the news that the new employees will receive the highest rate of pay of any supermarket in the United Kingdom is promising, and something which will spark even greater interest in the store.
If a shop supports the local community, it is likely the local economy will support it back, so you can expect to see many people popping in to try the shop at some point this month.
Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, David Murphy, said: “It is fantastic that we are able to open our doors and welcome everyone into our new store in Darlington. We have received overwhelming support from local residents, and we would like to thank all those who have played a part in delivering this new store. We now look forward to serving our multi-award winning products to everyone within the local community.”
People can save time and money with the new Darlington supermarket
One feature provided by the store which is likely to benefit some households in the local area is the inclusion of two rapid electric vehicle chargers. This means electric car drivers can charge their vehicles quickly, saving them time and money, which is definitely something that will swing some shoppers opinions about shopping at Lidl.
The opening hours for the new store will be 8am to 10pm on Monday through to Saturday, and on a Sunday, the store will open between 10am and 4pm. There is no denying the significant growth of the supermarket, and Lidl is recognised as the sixth largest supermarket in the United Kingdom, with a 7.2% market share.
One of the reasons the store has become so popular amongst many households is its affordability. For the third time in a row, Lidl has been classed as the cheapest supermarket, when comparing 33 regular grocery items. Lidl offered a £15.44 saving compared to Morrisons and was close to being £28 cheaper than the dearest retailer.
In these tough times, saving money is vital, which is why stores like Lidl are taking market share from established retailers.
As these companies continue to develop, their importance to the local economy grows, and the impact on the local jobs market and economy is another reason why so many people are pleased to see new stores open.
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