A new town centre Aldi store is set to open its doors next month.
The supermarket will open in Basildon at Westgate Shopping Centre on November 12, taking over the site of the former JD Sports and One Beyond stores.
Work is well underway to get it ready for the opening date, with Aldi signs now up at the site.
It comes as the supermarket giant is set to open seven branches across the UK before the end of the year.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said: "Demand for new Aldi stores remains strong, and we want more shoppers to be able to enjoy our high-quality products at low prices.
"Opening seven stores in November is another big step in our growth plans.
"It will create hundreds of local jobs and bring Aldi’s value to thousands more shoppers across the country."
Planning permission for the store was granted by Basildon Council in December last year.
The plans include a new delivery area, changes to the shopfront, windows and doors, alterations to the car park, an extended pedestrian area, and a new trolley shelter.
The Westgate Shopping Centre was purchased by Basildon Council in June 2024 for around £18.5 million.
The site forms part of wider plans to revitalise the town centre with improved services for residents.
Proposals for the centre include a hotel, rooftop bar, and nearly 100 new flats.
The Aldi store is one of seven branches the retailer plans to open across the UK before the end of the year.
Each location is expected to create up to 30 new roles, with a total of 210 roles across all stores.
Aldi currently operates 1,092 stores nationwide and has a long-term goal of reaching 1,500.
The new Basildon branch will open just in time for the busy Christmas shopping season.
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