Lidl invests 6.5 million in the opening of its third store in Marbella

Lidl continues to advance its growth plan in the province of Málaga with the opening of a new store in San Pedro Alcántara. The supermarket chain has allocated an investment of over 6.5 million euros for the construction, engineering, and equipment of this new store, located on Araucaria Street. The launch has been entrusted to local companies and it opened to the public yesterday.

The new retail location starts with a staff of 26 people, joining the approximately 950 direct jobs that Lidl sustains in the province of Málaga. This is also the third store of the chain in Marbella, bringing the total number of establishments in Málaga to 35. According to data from the consultancy PwC, the economic impact of Lidl's presence in Málaga reaches 373 million euros annually, equivalent to 0.95 percent of the province's GDP, and its activity generates more than 7,643 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, representing 1.01 percent of provincial employment.

The economic impact of Lidl in the province reaches 373 million euros annually and the generation of 7,643 jobs among direct, indirect, and induced positions

The new store has a sales area of approximately 1,500 square meters and includes a parking lot with 96 spaces, featuring three free charging points for electric vehicles. In terms of environmental considerations, the new store has been designed according to energy efficiency criteria, highlighting the installation of 535 square meters of solar panels on the roof. This is complemented by LED lighting systems throughout the facilities, as well as low-consumption refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Expansion and offerings

With this opening, Lidl consolidates its presence in Málaga, where it has opened eight stores in the last five years. In addition to the openings in Málaga city, specifically in the center and the coast in 2021, El Cónsul in 2022, Churriana in 2023, and Carretera de Cádiz in 2026, the openings in Benalmádena in 2024, Alhaurín de la Torre in 2025, and this one in San Pedro Alcántara are included.

The new establishment is open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and focuses on proximity products and local origin. Its offerings are completed with a wide selection of regional references, and the incorporation of a 'deluxe' bakery module.