About Us
Welcome to Lidl Ireland. Here, we firmly believe that high quality doesn't have to come at a high price. This belief has remained unchanged since we first entered the Irish market. In our stores, you'll find fresh local produce, premium meats and seafood, imported cheeses, European-style baked goods, weekly surprise deals, and much more. This is the secret to our success:
Our selection is carefully curated. Instead of offering countless brands in every category, we work closely with suppliers to source high-quality products at highly competitive prices. Today, we have long-term partnerships with over 260 local Irish suppliers, sourcing from the communities we operate in to ensure our shelves are always stocked with fresh, nutritious local produce.
We understand your fast-paced lifestyle! Each store features an intuitive layout for a convenient and easy shopping experience.
Our private label products are the result of careful sourcing. We partner with local and regional farms and suppliers to bring you top-notch freshness and quality. But what makes us Lidl is also our rich selection of international flavors—from authentic Greek pastries to genuine Spanish olives, these imported specialties are always waiting to be discovered in our stores.
Approximately 80% of the products in our stores are our own brands, all of which undergo rigorous taste, quality, and sensory testing.
We offer much more than just food. Every Monday, new surprise specials await you in the central area of the store. You'll find a variety of items, from comfortable sweatpants to cast iron cookware.
We maintain our low prices by minimizing daily expenses and eliminating all unnecessary costs. Take our "bring your own shopping bag" policy, for example. This not only avoids including the cost of shopping bags in the product price but is also a more environmentally friendly solution—a philosophy we cherish as a company. Furthermore, to save time, our products are displayed directly in their original packaging rather than being restocked individually.
We are highly acclaimed!
Our daily low prices, high-quality product mix, weekly rotating new arrivals, and special offers have earned us numerous awards. Lidl Ireland has been recognized as "Ireland's Most Trusted Food Retailer" and "Ireland's Most Trusted Retailer." Click here to learn more about our strengths.
Over Four Decades of Development
In 1973, the first modern Lidl store opened in Ludwigshafen, Germany. With only 3 employees and approximately 500 products, this small shop was the humble starting point for our global expansion. In the 1990s, we began to expand beyond Germany, first entering the French market.
In 2000, we officially entered Ireland, opening our first seven stores in Limerick, Lightkenney, Maringa, Athlone, Calvin, Ballinaslow, and Portlauish. At that time, Irish consumers were still skeptical of us, but over time, especially after the economic crisis, we won the hearts of the Irish people with consistent quality and excellent value.
Today, we operate in 31 countries worldwide and have over 36,000 employees. In Ireland, we have over 180 stores, 3 regional distribution centers, and employ over 6,000 people. Regardless of size, our mission remains constant: to provide customers with high-quality produce, meat, baked goods, home goods, and more at incredibly low prices. Because quality food should benefit everyone.
In June 2015, we established a solid business foundation in Ireland. Today, our award-winning products are sold in stores throughout Ireland. Just recently, we announced plans to invest €600 million over the next five years to open approximately 35 new stores and build a new regional distribution center in Cork to better serve the Irish community.
Here are some milestones in our development in Ireland and globally over the years:
1970s
The first Lidl store opened in Germany in 1973, employing 3 people and carrying approximately 500 products.
1980s
We opened over 300 stores in Germany.
1990s
We began expanding beyond Germany, first opening a store in France, and then our first UK store in 1994.
2000
We opened our first stores in the Republic of Ireland, located in Limerick, Lightkenney, Maringa, Athlone, Calvin, Ballinaslow, and Portlauish.
2000s
We grew steadily in Ireland, opening our 100th Irish store in Cove in 2009.
2017
Lidl officially opened its first store in the United States, marking a significant step into Europe.
2020s to Present
We continue to invest and grow in Ireland, winning numerous awards and deeply integrating with the local community.
Principles and Values
Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
Incredibly low prices define our market positioning.
Continuous growth depends on store expansion and constant improvement. Success has no limits.
As a high-performing company, we operate according to established processes and procedures.
In our daily activities, we ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
We are an economically, socially, and environmentally responsible company, continuously seeking greener solutions, supporting farmers, and reducing our ecological footprint.
Fairness to everyone within the company is paramount.
We respect and encourage one another.
Agreements are respected in an atmosphere of mutual trust.
Recognition, gratitude, and constructive feedback form the operating environment in our daily work.
We foster an environment conducive to leadership development, ensuring continued success.