Aldi to create 300 new jobs with Irish expansion project
Job announcement made as Aldi opens milestone 100th Irish store in Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Print18 April 2013
Discount giant Aldi has announced the creation of 300 jobs in Ireland over the next three years as part of its expansion programme of its Irish store network. The jobs will be created in 20 new stores across the country with 15 staff in each location. The announcement was made at the official opening of Aldi’s 100th store in Ireland in Callan, Co. Kilkenny.
Niall O’Connor, group buying director of Aldi Stores (Ireland), said: "Our new multimillion-euro investment underpins our ongoing commitment and support to Ireland, our customers, staff and Irish suppliers, producers and manufacturers." Among the new locations are East Wall in Dublin; Greystones, Co. Wicklow; Tralee, Co. Kerry; Ballybofey, Co. Donegal; and Charleville in Co. Cork.
Aldi says it has seen growth of 30.7% in sales for the 12-weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day this year, bringing its total share of the Irish grocery market to approximately 6.2%. (Source: Kantar Worldpanel) O’Connor said the chain is committed to supporting Irish suppliers: "Since we opened, we have adopted a localised approach to sourcing our product range, building many long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with numerous Irish suppliers. As we continue to open more new stores and expand our presence throughout the country there will be more and more opportunities for Irish suppliers to work with us."
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