Aldi set to open new store at JD Sports site in UK town

Aldi set to open new store at JD Sports site in UK townResidents have been warned there could be some disruption while work takes place over the coming months. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Kris Boratyn, Audience Writer 09:25, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 09:25, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Aldi is set to open a new store at a shopping centre in Essex (Image: Getty)Aldi is set to open a new store at a shopping centre in Essex after work began on a major redevelopment project. The discount supermarket will move into units previously occupied by JD Sports and One Beyond at Westgate Shopping Park in Basildon. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Workers have already been spotted on site as preparations for the new store continue. Basildon Borough Council, which purchased the shopping park in 2024, has agreed a lease with Aldi for the units. The project forms part of wider plans to regenerate Basildon town centre and attract more shoppers to the area. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy READ MORE: Aldi confirms major change has ended after 4 years READ MORE: Aldi worker names £2.49 freezer item that's 'best product in supermarket' A...