Summary
Aldi, a discount supermarket chain, plans to open over 180 new stores in the United States by 2026. This expansion will cover 31 states, including new markets like Colorado and Maine, and aims to increase Aldi’s total U.S. locations to almost 2,800. As part of a $9 billion investment through 2028, Aldi will also build new distribution centers to support this growth.
Key Facts
- Aldi plans to open 180 new stores across 31 U.S. states by 2026.
- The company's goal is to have nearly 2,800 locations in the U.S. by 2026.
- Aldi will enter new markets, like Colorado and Maine, with plans for at least 50 stores in the Denver and Colorado Springs area.
- Aldi plans to convert additional stores from its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, aiming for over 200 total conversions by 2027.
- In Phoenix, Aldi plans to open 10 new stores in 2026 and 40 by 2030.
- Aldi will build new distribution centers in Baldwin, Florida, Goodyear, Arizona, and Aurora, Colorado.
- This expansion is part of a broader $9 billion investment plan in the U.S. through 2028.
