RETAILER Aldi has released details of the grand opening of its new store in Chester.

The ribbon is set to be cut at the Parkgate Road supermarket on Thursday, June 13, at 8am.

Standing at 1,254 square metres of retail space, it will be the fourth Aldi in the city and will be run by store manager, Adam Raby.

Exclusive offers will run throughout opening day and the first 30 customers through the door will receive a complimentary bag of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s fantastic Super 6 range.

The new store, said to be "part of Aldi’s investment in local communities across the UK", will bring a number of job opportunities to the area and offer more customers access to "high quality, low-price products".

The company aims to have 1,200 stores by 2025 and says it is committed to improving its existing stores for its customers across the country.

Aldi Chester will offer large chillers and freezers dedicated to fresh, British meat products, a ‘Food to Go’ section at the front of the store, a new fixture along the back wall, showcasing award-winning beers, wines and spirits, and an exclusive section full of award-winning health and beauty products.

Customers can expect to find Aldi’s 'Specially Selected' range, weekly fresh meat offers and famous Super 6 fruit and vegetables at the new store. The popular Specialbuys will also be available every Thursday and Sunday, offering value on a wide range of products, from electrical items to garden tools.

To celebrate the store opening, Adam Raby and his team will be joined by Olympic judo silver medalist, Gemma Gibbons Burton, to cut the all-important ribbon on opening morning.

Mr Raby said: “We can’t wait to finally open the doors to the new store on Parkgate Road. It’s set to be a special day as we’ll be celebrating the opening of Aldi’s fourth store in Chester and having local Olympic hero, Gemma Gibbons-Burton join us will make it a morning to remember.”

Team GB Judo star, Gemma Gibbons Burton, added: “I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store in Chester. It will be great way for me to give back to the local community and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its endless support of Team GB.”

The new store will be open: Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 10.00pm; Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.