Aldi has announced it has plans to upgrade 20 of its UK stores across the UK before the end of the year, including major extensions at two sites.

The discounter said a further 21 locations will see improvements, such as new fixtures, better layouts and added sustainability features.

Its Barrow-in-Furness branch in Cumbria and Ebbw Vale store in Wales will see major extensions between now and December.

The new work is part of Aldi’s store enhancement programme. The discounter has already modernised over 500 branches across the country, adding wider aisles, brighter interiors and more space for fresh and chilled products.

The retailer has also been pushing on plans to open one new store a week, every week, for the rest of the year.

Aldi UK managing director of national real estate Jonathan Neale said: “Our investment into our store estate is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the very best shopping experience for our customers.

“By extending and refreshing our existing sites, we’re providing more sustainable and convenient stores, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the communities they serve for years to come.”