Company/Organisation:
Aldi
Geographic Location
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan; East Wales; Wales
Location of affected unit(s):
Wentloog
Company
Sector:
Retail
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
47.11 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Number Employed:
3000
Employment Effects
Announcement Date:
05-11-2004
Type of Restructuring:
Business expansion
Planned Job Creation:
300
Additional Information
German discount retailer Aldi confirmed it is creating nearly 300 jobs in South Wales.
The supermarket chain is investing in a new £30 million office and distribution headquarters for Wales and the west of England as it continues its aggressive expansion strategy in the UK.
The company is to build a 340,000 square feet centre at Capital Business Park, sandwiched between Cardiff and Newport in Wentloog.
Sources:
05-11-2004Western Mail
Sources Links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk