The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Sale In Non-Specialised Stores 47.11 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
5 November 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
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
5 November 2004: Western Mail
Citation
Eurofound (2004), Aldi, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 60776, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60776.
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