Lidl GB has pushed annual turnover to £13 billion after attracting 43 million more customer visits, strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing supermarket groups in Britain.
Turnover rose 10.8% in the 12 months to 28 February 2026, up from £11.7 billion a year earlier. Operating profit increased 9.9% to £345 million from £314 million.
The latest figures underline the speed of Lidl’s growth in the UK grocery market. The discounter said higher customer traffic helped it sell 486 million more products during the year, with growth across meat, poultry, fruit and vegetables.
Key figures from Lidl GB’s latest results include:
- £13bn turnover, up 10.8% year on year
- £345m operating profit, up 9.9%
- 43m additional customer visits
- 486m more products sold
- More than £650m in switching gains from rival supermarkets
- 12% growth in sales of Lidl’s Deluxe range
Lidl linked the performance to continued investment in price, new stores and digital services. The retailer invested £315 million in price cuts and promotions during the year as competition for value-conscious shoppers remained intense.
The supermarket also continued to expand its physical estate. It opened more than 40 stores during the financial year and passed the 1,000-store mark in Great Britain.
That expansion is continuing. Lidl has already set out plans to open more than 50 additional stores as part of a £600 million investment programme, which is expected to create close to 2,000 jobs.
Alongside new openings, Lidl invested £43 million in upgrades across more than 70 existing stores. The improvements include changes to checkouts, lighting and refrigeration as the retailer updates older sites while growing its footprint.
Digital investment is also playing a larger role in Lidl’s UK strategy. Lidl Plus users increased 23% year on year, while the company has said it will raise investment in personalised coupons by 60% during 2026.
The retailer is also widening the use of Lidl & Go self-scanning, which allows shoppers to scan products through the Lidl Plus app as they move through stores.
The growth comes after Lidl became Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket earlier this year. Worldpanel data published in May put its grocery market share at 8.6%, ahead of Morrisons at the time.
Lidl said more than three in five British households now shop with the retailer. Its growth has increasingly come from customers switching spend away from larger supermarket rivals as well as from Aldi.
Chief executive Ryan McDonnell said the performance reflected the trust customers place in Lidl and the work of its teams across the country.
“As we grow, our focus doesn’t shift – we’re constantly investing in low prices, high quality, and maximum value for our customers,” he said.
Staff investment also increased during the period. Lidl said it spent £59 million on pay as it sought to maintain its position as a competitive employer in grocery retail.
The results leave Lidl entering its current financial year with strong sales momentum, a larger store network and another major expansion programme under way.
Editor’s note: Grocery Trade News reviewed Lidl GB’s latest financial figures alongside its previously announced UK store expansion and market-share updates.
