In a statement, the supermarket group explains that these openings reflect the "continuous commitment to modernising stores and providing a more agile, comfortable and sustainable shopping experience".

"These stores contribute to the local economy, generating new jobs and reinforcing Lidl Portugal's presence in the Central region," it also reads.

The new Lidl store in Anadia, located on Rua das Flores, next to the IC2 roundabout, replaces the old store opened in 2000, increasing the sales area by more than 500 m², reaching 1,580 m².

The Porto de Mós store, located on Estrada da Calvaria, Calvaria de Cima, replaces the store that had been operating in Batalha since 2009. This new store has a sales area of ​​1,585 m², reflecting an increase of more than 700 m² compared to the old Batalha store.

"The new spaces feature a more modern, functional, and sustainable concept, with glazed facades, natural light, LED lighting, and wide corridors that ensure fluid circulation. The fresh produce and refrigerated vegetable area is located right at the entrance, followed by the completely remodelled bakery area. They also have a self-checkout area," reads the same statement.

"In Anadia and Porto de Mós, the new stores were designed according to high standards of energy efficiency and comfort, including LED lighting, solar panels, and sustainable mobility solutions. The surrounding area of ​​these stores also underwent extensive redevelopment, which included improvements to sidewalks, public transport shelters, and horizontal signage. These investments demonstrate Lidl Portugal's ongoing commitment to modernization, sustainability, and a positive impact on the communities where it operates," it states.

The group also says that, "committed to creating value, Lidl maintained the teams of the stores now replaced and reinforced them with additional hires, offering, as usual, permanent contracts. The Anadia store employs 20 people, 3 of whom are new hires. In turn, the Porto de Mós store now has 26 employees (including 6 new hires)."

"With these openings, Lidl Portugal reinforces its presence from north to south of the country, offering larger, more comfortable and technologically more modern spaces, making the shopping experience simpler, faster and more enjoyable," concludes the supermarket group.

Celebrating 30 years in Portugal this year, Lidl says it "has more than 8,000 employees, distributed across more than 280 stores, from North to South of the country and, in addition to its headquarters, 4 regional offices and warehouses: Santo Tirso (North), Torres Novas (West), Loures (Center) and Palmela (South)."