Aldi is expanding its footprint across the US

[1srelluc]

Aldi is expanding across the US — find out where

Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

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udget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

The company announced on Monday that it plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, pushing its total footprint to nearly 2,800 this year. Its goal is to operate about 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.

As part of the company's growth plans over the next five years, it will enter the Colorado market for the first time while opening additional stores in the Southeast and West markets. It also has plans to open three new distribution centers in Florida, Colorado and Arizona.

Aldi, which is entering its 50th year in the U.S., said the expansion meets the "sustained demand" for its simple and affordable operating model.

"In 2026 we’re focused on making it even easier for customers to shop our aisles first," Aldi U.S. CEO Atty McGrath said in a statement. "That means bringing ALDI to even more neighborhoods, upgrading our website and planning additional distribution centers to keep our shelves stocked."

ALDI IS CUTTING PRICES ON HUNDREDS OF ITEMS FOR THE SUMMER

Aldi operates using a no-frills model, keeping costs down by selling a limited selection of mostly private-label products in smaller stores. Locations are also staffed with relatively few employees.

For instance, customers insert a refundable quarter to use shopping carts, which the company says reduces the need to hire additional staff to collect carts, and saves customers more money.

I get that the "millionaires" here don't want to rub shoulders with the common folk but.....

I'm not poor, but I am cheap. I'll squeeze a nickel till the buffalo farts, because I've been poor, and I don't want to be poor again.

That and I'd rather my off brand food came from the EU rather than China.

BTW.....The source much of their meat from local suppliers.

 

[JGalt]

We shopped there one time, I wasn't impressed with their store.

But I did find a couple quarters someone left in the shopping carts.

 

[Cellblock2429]

/----/ I've been to Aldi and Lidl several times because they were new to Long Island. The novelty wore off. I tried the prepacked steaks and found them to be tough and full of gristle.
Within walking distance I have Trader Joe's, Amazon Fresh, and Stop & Shop. Costco is 1/4 mile away, and a second Stop & Shop is 1 mile away.

 

[Blaster]

We shopped there one time, I wasn't impressed with their store.

But I did find a couple quarters someone left in the shopping carts.

I buy most of my groceries there.

 

[Oddball]

For instance, customers insert a refundable quarter to use shopping carts, which the company says reduces the need to hire additional staff to collect carts, and saves customers more money.

Probably also a reason you don't see bums pushing around with carts they stole from Aldi.

 

[JGalt]

I buy most of my groceries there.

We shop the Pig for meat and deals, and Walmart for vegetables, canned/boxed items, and bakery.

I loves me some piggy points.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Aldi is expanding across the US — find out where

Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

www.fox13news.com

udget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

The company announced on Monday that it plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, pushing its total footprint to nearly 2,800 this year. Its goal is to operate about 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.

As part of the company's growth plans over the next five years, it will enter the Colorado market for the first time while opening additional stores in the Southeast and West markets. It also has plans to open three new distribution centers in Florida, Colorado and Arizona.

Aldi, which is entering its 50th year in the U.S., said the expansion meets the "sustained demand" for its simple and affordable operating model.

"In 2026 we’re focused on making it even easier for customers to shop our aisles first," Aldi U.S. CEO Atty McGrath said in a statement. "That means bringing ALDI to even more neighborhoods, upgrading our website and planning additional distribution centers to keep our shelves stocked."

ALDI IS CUTTING PRICES ON HUNDREDS OF ITEMS FOR THE SUMMER

Aldi operates using a no-frills model, keeping costs down by selling a limited selection of mostly private-label products in smaller stores. Locations are also staffed with relatively few employees.

For instance, customers insert a refundable quarter to use shopping carts, which the company says reduces the need to hire additional staff to collect carts, and saves customers more money.

I get that the "millionaires" here don't want to rub shoulders with the common folk but.....

I'm not poor, but I am cheap. I'll squeeze a nickel till the buffalo farts, because I've been poor, and I don't want to be poor again.

That and I'd rather my off brand food came from the EU rather than China.

BTW.....The source much of their meat from local suppliers.

to crowded and to small....its like when i hit trader joes....same thing....

 

[Hellokitty]

I had shopped at Aldi over 20 years ago, but at that time none of produce was refrigerated and they really didn't have that great a selection. I could get same prices with sales at Kroger.
My husbands work has a lot of Germans and they mentioned shopping at Aldis. So I decided to give it another try over the summer.

It has definitely changed for the better. Lots of produce and stuff refrigerated. Great bread, cheese, premade salads, dips, and a few other refrigerated convenience items/meals. Decent selection of meats, and dairy. Common cracker, cookies, chips, pasta/sauce, ice cream and stuff like that. I don't buy much frozen foods, but they seem to have a good selection of common things people buy.

I've never bought baking stuff so not sure what selections they have, they have a handful of spices, and by that I mean like maybe 10. They do have cooking oils. They have random household stuff, not really a good place for things like TP/paper towels, dish soap, over the counter medications hygiene products and stuff like that.

What I like about Aldi is the store is small, so it's quick to get groceries.
My Kroger seems to move stuff around yearly and I'm not a fan of the layout of the store I go to. I mostly do pick-up orders, because I hate going into stores and dealing with people in my way and checkout lines....

 

[1srelluc]

I had shopped at Aldi over 20 years ago, but at that time none of produce was refrigerated and they really didn't have that great a selection. I could get same prices with sales at Kroger.
My husbands work has a lot of Germans and they mentioned shopping at Aldis. So I decided to give it another try over the summer.

It has definitely changed for the better. Lots of produce and stuff refrigerated. Great bread, cheese, premade salads, dips, and a few other refrigerated convenience items/meals. Decent selection of meats, and dairy. Common cracker, cookies, chips, pasta/sauce, ice cream and stuff like that. I don't buy much frozen foods, but they seem to have a good selection of common things people buy.

I've never bought baking stuff so not sure what selections they have, they have a handful of spices, and by that I mean like maybe 10. They do have cooking oils. They have random household stuff, not really a good place for things like TP/paper towels, dish soap, over the counter medications hygiene products and stuff like that.

What I like about Aldi is the store is small, so it's quick to get groceries.
My Kroger seems to move stuff around yearly and I'm not a fan of the layout of the store I go to. I mostly do pick-up orders, because I hate going into stores and dealing with people in my way and checkout lines....

They sell a burnt pork ends meal that is really good....Had one for supper last evening.

 

[Cellblock2429]

They sell a burnt pork ends meal that is really good....Had one for supper last evening.

/----/ I have to watch out for sodium. I bet it's loaded.

 

[1srelluc]

/----/ I have to watch out for sodium. I bet it's loaded.

Not a issue for me.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

to crowded and to small....its like when i hit trader joes....same thing....

You do realize the proper word is "too", right? Just saying because I wasn't sure if you did!

 

[Eman623]

They haven't made it to the SF Bay Area yet. The closest one is in Fresno.

 

[Hellokitty]

They sell a burnt pork ends meal that is really good....Had one for supper last evening.

Lol, I'm not sure what that is. I'm thinking it's the pre cook meat in a tray. If so I'll try it next time.

 

[1srelluc]

Lol, I'm not sure what that is. I'm thinking it's the pre cook meat in a tray. If so I'll try it next time.

Yep, that's it...It goes well with rice.

 

[BothWings]

Aldi is expanding across the US — find out where

Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

www.fox13news.com

udget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

The company announced on Monday that it plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, pushing its total footprint to nearly 2,800 this year. Its goal is to operate about 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.

As part of the company's growth plans over the next five years, it will enter the Colorado market for the first time while opening additional stores in the Southeast and West markets. It also has plans to open three new distribution centers in Florida, Colorado and Arizona.

Aldi, which is entering its 50th year in the U.S., said the expansion meets the "sustained demand" for its simple and affordable operating model.

"In 2026 we’re focused on making it even easier for customers to shop our aisles first," Aldi U.S. CEO Atty McGrath said in a statement. "That means bringing ALDI to even more neighborhoods, upgrading our website and planning additional distribution centers to keep our shelves stocked."

ALDI IS CUTTING PRICES ON HUNDREDS OF ITEMS FOR THE SUMMER

Aldi operates using a no-frills model, keeping costs down by selling a limited selection of mostly private-label products in smaller stores. Locations are also staffed with relatively few employees.

For instance, customers insert a refundable quarter to use shopping carts, which the company says reduces the need to hire additional staff to collect carts, and saves customers more money.

I get that the "millionaires" here don't want to rub shoulders with the common folk but.....

I'm not poor, but I am cheap. I'll squeeze a nickel till the buffalo farts, because I've been poor, and I don't want to be poor again.

That and I'd rather my off brand food came from the EU rather than China.

BTW.....The source much of their meat from local suppliers.

My dad was a German immigrant and promoted Aldi constantly as the place to shop! My wife pretty much doesn't shop anywhere else either. I'm the kind of guy that makes my rounds and hand picks his preferences from a lot of different places. I take my son to a therapy session on Tuesday evening and use the time to go in a little shopping spree while I wait for him. A little mon'n'pop Indian grocery is one of the places I go to. And it's really not expensive compared to some of the higher-end grocery stores like Wegmans. The prices are very reasonable. A bag of healthy snack chips is half the price of what some bags of potato chips and Doritos cost in other stores.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Aldi is expanding across the US — find out where

Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

www.fox13news.com

udget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

The company announced on Monday that it plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, pushing its total footprint to nearly 2,800 this year. Its goal is to operate about 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.

As part of the company's growth plans over the next five years, it will enter the Colorado market for the first time while opening additional stores in the Southeast and West markets. It also has plans to open three new distribution centers in Florida, Colorado and Arizona.

Aldi, which is entering its 50th year in the U.S., said the expansion meets the "sustained demand" for its simple and affordable operating model.

"In 2026 we’re focused on making it even easier for customers to shop our aisles first," Aldi U.S. CEO Atty McGrath said in a statement. "That means bringing ALDI to even more neighborhoods, upgrading our website and planning additional distribution centers to keep our shelves stocked."

ALDI IS CUTTING PRICES ON HUNDREDS OF ITEMS FOR THE SUMMER

Aldi operates using a no-frills model, keeping costs down by selling a limited selection of mostly private-label products in smaller stores. Locations are also staffed with relatively few employees.

For instance, customers insert a refundable quarter to use shopping carts, which the company says reduces the need to hire additional staff to collect carts, and saves customers more money.

I get that the "millionaires" here don't want to rub shoulders with the common folk but.....

I'm not poor, but I am cheap. I'll squeeze a nickel till the buffalo farts, because I've been poor, and I don't want to be poor again.

That and I'd rather my off brand food came from the EU rather than China.

BTW.....The source much of their meat from local suppliers.

The peasants shop at Aldi.

 

[Lockback]

We use Aldi all the time.
Overall, I'm very impressed. Prices are definitely competitive, lower than most. Not a huge amount of variety but some stores have 6 brands of grapes, which is a bit much.

 

[1srelluc]

The peasants shop at Aldi.

Well, this "peasant" has a nice pot of vegetable beef soup on the stove made with one of Aldi's pot roast kits....I will enjoy it....In fact the granddaughter came by and I set her home with a quart I canned for her.