Lidl UK – Brandarium

The story of Lidl UK

Lidl entered the UK in 1994 and expanded its discount-supermarket model nationally.

Ownership and development

Schwarz Group. Lidl entered the UK in 1994 and expanded its discount-supermarket model nationally.

Branding through the years

Yellow, blue and red Lidl logo; consistent discount branding and evolving premium own-label packaging.

Historical milestones

1994 | First UK stores

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Brand timeline

1994

First UK stores

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