Another supermarket is set to move in on the spot formally occupied by Whole Foods Market in Giffnock - creating 40 jobs.

Lidl will be opening a store in the area as part of its ongoing expansion in Scotland.

As reported by our sister paper, The Evening Times, they have agreed with the landlord to occupy the unit and to refurbish and open later this year.

Lidl will be installing an in-store bakery and will be creating up to 40 new jobs with the opening of the store.

Lidl UK’s Regional Head of Property, Gordon Rafferty commented: “We are delighted to be opening a new store in Giffnock, marking another milestone in our ambitious store expansion programme.

"We’ve seen incredible demand for Lidl stores across Scotland and look forward to offering our quality products and incredible value to shoppers throughout the local area."

“We are firmly committed to helping boost the local economy by creating new jobs and working with local suppliers in the development of the new store. Giffnock is a location we have sought for many years and as the town does not currently have a discount supermarket option, we are looking forward to bringing our unique Lidl shopping experience to to the local community.”

"We have held positive discussions with both Whole Foods Market and the landlords, who have both been extremely supportive of our proposition to support Giffnock town centre by bringing this well established retail location back into operation as quickly as possible."

The planned store in Giffnock will add to Lidl’s existing store portfolio in the UK of over 700 stores, and will form part of the company’s growth plans which will see it open up to 60 new stores a year across the UK.

Lidl has experienced continued growth in Scotland over the years as consumers flock to the supermarket to discover its great value products – currently sourced from over 60 Scottish suppliers - ranging from quality fruit and vegetables, to dairy and bakery lines.