Budget supermarket with over 1,000 branches in UK to close major store in days

A budget that is immensely popular among UK shoppers is shutting one of its branches this month. will reportedly close its Swanfield Place branch in Llanelli, Wales, on April 27.

The next nearest store is about 1.5miles away in Trostre Road. The Swanfield Place store is conveniently located near several other amenities, including a theatre, ODEON cinema, Boots, and the St Elli Shopping Centre. Its central location makes it easy for customers without access to a car to visit, but that won't be the case when the store closes.

Commenting on the next nearest store, one person replied: "If you need a taxi it costs £6 down and £6 back."

Councillor Sarah Evans told InYourArea: "This is a hell of a blow to those who do not have a car in my ward who face a far longer journey to travel to do their weekly shop.

"In particular it will hit the elderly and the most vulnerable the hardest. Llanelli welcomed Aldi with open arms as it brought cheaper prices and competition to the other major supermarket chains."

It comes as a series of popular stores have announced closures across the UK. Over 13,000 stores have closed last year in a major blow to the UK high street.

According to the reports, Aldi has over 1,000 stores, but the grocery chain has planned to expand it to 1,500.

Recently, Morrisons and WHSmith announced the closure of their stores.

Last June, the supermarket revealed a wish list of locations where it wants to open new stores - including London, Surrey, Hampshire, Manchester and Liverpool.