Lidl Announces Expansion Plans In Italy

Discount retailer Lidl plans to open 15 new stores in Italy by the end of 2015. Company owner Schwarz Group said it plans to invest €1 billion in the country over the next five years. Lidl, which has been operating in the country for 24 years, said its expansion plans will mean hiring about 2,000 additional workers in the next two years. Lidl operates 10 distribution centers and employs about 11,000 people across the country.