A SUPERMARKET chain wants to open dozens of stores across Devon, including two locations in Teignbridge.

Now in its thirtieth year, discount supermarket Lidl has published a list of locations for potential new stores.

Newton Abbot and Dawlish appear on the list, as well as several other locations across Devon and Cornwall.

Lidl, which is part of the Schwarz retail group, are looking for sites with easy access and strong traffic flow; a unit size of between 18,000 and 26,500 square feat with more than 100 dedicated car parking spaces is also desirable.

The store has said it will also consider freehold, leasehold or long leasehold opportunities.

Teignbridge already has two Lidl stores, Teignmouth and Kingsteignton, and these are soon to be joined by Bovey Tracey.

Richard Taylor, Lidl GB Chief Development Officer, said: ‘Having fortified our infrastructure with significant investments like Luton, which is the largest warehouse in the Lidl world, we're proud to have achieved record market share this month.

‘We have also been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row. 

‘We’re welcoming more customers through our doors than ever before, which positions us perfectly for continued expansion.

‘We’re planning to open hundreds of new Lidl stores but ultimately see no ceiling on our ambition or growth potential. 

‘As we look ahead, we’re excited to welcome even more new shoppers to our existing stores, as well as those we’re planning to open across the country in the coming months and years.’