A national retailer has provided an update on plans for three potential new supermarkets in Wiltshire.

Last October Aldi announced a £1.4 billion investment in new stores across the next two years, with three Wiltshire towns earmarked as potential locations.

The areas where Aldi was looking for new sites were Salisbury, Devizes, and Bradford-on-Avon.

The supermarket giant, which is committed to a target of 1,500 UK stores, says it is continuing to consider these towns, but no locations have yet been confirmed.

An Aldi spokesperson said: “We are always considering new locations for stores in areas across the UK, including Devizes, Bradford on Avon and Salisbury.

“If and when we have confirmed a location for a new store, we will update the community.”

Aldi’s search for new store locations includes freehold town centre, edge-of-centre, and retail park sites suitable for property development.

These should be able to accommodate a 20,000 sq foot store with around 100 parking spaces.

Ideally, the location will also be near a main road with good visibility and access. 

Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “The areas we’ve identified in our latest list are places where there is demand for stores and we are committed to continue investing until we can bring our quality products and unbeatable prices to as many people as possible.”