German supermarket Aldi to open 180 US stores this year
ALDI aims to reach nearly 2,800 stores by end of 2026, adding 50 stores in Colorado and converting 80 Southeastern Grocers locations to ALDI format this year.
- German supermarket chain Aldi plans to open 180 new stores in the US this year and relaunch its website, entering its 40th state, Maine.
- Aldi's store traffic outgrew major competitors like Costco, Albertsons, Kroger, and Walmart in 2025, as consumers sought better value.
- Other value-focused grocers like Lidl, known for efficient store designs and requiring customers to bring their own bags, are also expanding in the US market.
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Aldi is opening 180+ new stores—here’s what’s driving the sudden surge
Americans stressed by high grocery bills have one bright spot to look forward to in 2026. Value-minded grocery chain Aldi is coming to more cities around the country, with 180 new stores set to open in the U.S. this year. Aldi is a compelling option for grocery shoppers on a budget. Founded in Germany, the company envisioned itself as a discount grocery store from day one. Aldi’s aggressive U.S. expansion will meet the needs of more shoppers see…
Grocery chain launches massive expansion with 180 new US stores
Budget-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…
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