Lidl Portugal

Established in 1995, Lidl Portugal is a  retail chain headquartered in Sintra, Portugal.

The business operates over 260 stores.

It employs more than 8200 workers.  

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:  

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, biscuits, waffles, etc. 
• Savory grocery: rice, sandwich, pasta, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, conditioner, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc. 

Lidl also offers special products such as: organic dairy products, gluten free bread, vegan biscuits, etc.

The company provides different products under its private brand labels such as ‘Toujours’ Maxi Diapers, ‘Siempre’ sanitary napkins, ‘W5’ dishwasher detergent and ‘Formil Activo’ laundry detergent, etc.

The company obtained the global GAP certification from its fruit and vegetable suppliers. It also possesses a certificate from the Marine stewardship council (MSC). 

In 2022, it has invested €21 million in modernising five stores in Montijo, Moita, Gouveia, Montemor-o-Velho, and Gondomar. 

Lidl plans to invest €100 million in expanding its operation to Madeira, where it will open its first three stores in 2023.