Lidl reaches the record of 13.000 stores worldwide

Lidl celebrates an important milestone, 13.000 stores, a surprising figure, although everyone knows that Schwarz Group is Europe's largest retailer.

Lidl at the heart of Schwarz Group

The consolidated accounts of the parent company reported, in 2025, turnover of 185,6 billion euros, of which the largest share was attributable to the discount chain itself, which reported 140,2 billion euros, compared with 132,1 billion from 2024, representing a positive change of 6,1%.

Today, the chain operates in 32 countries covering all the major European regions, Great Britain and the United States (more than 200 locations).

Germany Germany remains in the lead with a total which, according to the ScrapHero database stood at 3.256 commercial outlets in 2.065 municipalities, as of 17 June 2026.

Italy also holds an important position with 800 locations at the end of February 2026 and 1.000 planned by 2030.

A record near Frankfurt

A total of 13.000 was reached Thursday 3 September, with the opening of Raunheim, a German town of approximately 17.000 inhabitants, located less than 24 km from Frankfurt and specifically in the state of Hesse, in the west-central part of the country.

Here, Lidl inaugurated a supermarket measuring 1.200 sq m, with 25 permanent employees, and launched a series of celebrations lasting three days, featuring discounts in the app, entertainment events for the public and product presentations.

The focus is on proximity

The key to continuous growth, the note points out, lies in being close to the customer, whether in rural areas, urban outskirts or densely populated city centres.

The strategic objective, in its home country, is currently focused on medium-sized cities, to revitalise them also through shopping.

"13.000 stores worldwide tell a unique success story, which we are committed to continuing – says Friedrich Fuchs, Chairman of the Board of Lidl Germany —. Here in Raunheim, we have also demonstrated that we know how to combine the strength of international growth with the concept of local retail proximity”.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.