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Lidl opens 13,000th global store in Raunheim, Germany
Lidl has reached a major milestone by opening its 13,000th store worldwide in Raunheim, Germany. The discount retailer, which began operations in Germany in 1973, now operates in 32 countries and employs over 395,000 people.
In the 2025 fiscal year, Lidl reported a revenue of 140.2 billion euros, representing a 6.1 percent increase from the previous year. The company is part of the Schwarz Group, which also owns Kaufland and reported a total revenue of 185.6 billion euros for the 2025/26 period.
Lidl's current expansion strategy focuses on moving away from standardized formats toward customized solutions that adapt to local needs, whether in rural areas or metropolitan centers. The company is also emphasizing energy efficiency and sustainable construction in its new locations.
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Friedrich Fuchs · LIDL · Raunheim · Schwarz Group · TG 1862 e. V. Rüsselsheim
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Lidl has opened its 13,000th store worldwide in Raunheim, Germany. www.berlin-live.de · omnichannelnews.pl · www.derwesten.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lidl donated 1,313 euros to the TG 1862 e. V. Rüsselsheim handball club for local youth work. www.berlin-live.de · www.derwesten.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lidl's expansion strategy is moving away from standardized formats toward tailor-made solutions. omnichannelnews.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lidl employs more than 395,000 people globally. www.berlin-live.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company operates in 32 countries. www.berlin-live.de · omnichannelnews.pl · www.derwesten.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl, achieved a total revenue of 185.6 billion euros in 2025/26. www.berlin-live.de · www.derwesten.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Friedrich Fuchs, CEO of Lidl Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, stated the 13,000th store is a proof of a successful history. omnichannelnews.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lidl achieved a revenue of 140.2 billion euros in the 2025 fiscal year. www.berlin-live.de · www.derwesten.de