Major supermarket chain with 960 stores to close popular branch for good
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LIDL has confirmed one of its city centre branches is closing for good after trading for over two decades. The discount supermarket said an outlet in Aberdeen will shut up shop around the time of its 25th anniversary. The lease on the Mastrick site on Lang street is ending this year - and the landlord has different plans for it.
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A Lidl spokesperson said: "Whilst we’ve tried to negotiate, the landlord unfortunately has other plans for the site.". The discount shop is expected to close in July next year and bosses are now on the lookout for alternative locations for a new store in the area.
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A spokesperson for the German store said: "We can confirm that the lease of our Mastrick store on Lang Stracht is coming to an end.". Staff will be "redeployed" to other branches in the city, such as on Inverurie Road and Hutcheon street. Many locals took to social media to express their disappointment over the shop's closure.
One commenter wrote: "Let them have the land for crying out loud. Lidl on Lang Stracht is a vital part of the community in that area. It offers a great service to the people round about. "Not everyone can afford massive shopping trips further afield nor the travel expenses that come with shopping elsewhere.".
Another said: "This store will be sadly missed!". One user quipped: "Vape shop, coming". Lidl said its team had been in "continuous dialogue" with the council about the patch of land for years. "Our dedicated property team are keen to continue their engagement with the council to conclude negotiations,” a spokesperson added.
