Aldi will open 800 additional stores in the US

Aldi announced Friday that it plans to add 800 stores to its U.S. network by the end of 2028 through new openings and store changes. The German discounter plans to invest 9 billion dollars (8.22 billion euros) in the project.

Aldi wants to expand further in the US and is willing to dig deep into its pockets to do so. It plans to invest more than $9 billion over the next five years for its US expansion plans. “Our growth is driven by our customers, and they are asking nationally for more Aldi stores in their area,” Jason Hart, CEO of the supermarket chain's U.S. division, explained in a statement. “We are attracting new customers with discounts of up to 40%. Their shopping and existing customers will also return. (…) By committing to open 800 stores over the next five years, we will be where our customers need us, while making a positive impact on the communities we serve. As part of these expansion plans, Aldi plans to further strengthen its strong presence in the Northeast and Midwest by adding nearly 330 stores in these two regions by the end of 2028, as well as additional outlets in the West and locations in Southern California or Phoenix. Entering new cities like Las Vegas.

Termination of contract with Southeast Grocers

Last August, Aldi announced it had reached a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers to buy about 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the southeastern United States: 299 in Florida, 39 in Alabama, 25 in Georgia, 8 in Louisiana and 6 in Mississippi. The retailer announced on Friday that the deal was done. “In addition to organic growth through new store openings, a significant number of Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets will be converted to the Aldi format in the coming years,” the retailer added. Aldi plans to gradually begin the transformation process in mid-summer. The company expects approximately 50 stores to begin the process in the second half of 2024, with most of these stores reopening under the Aldi name in 2025. A significant number of Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets will continue to operate under their existing logos, as announced last summer. “This acquisition will enable Aldi to serve even more communities across the Southeast, bringing us closer to our customers in a region where we've already seen significant demand for affordable, quality food. As we begin this new chapter in our history, the Aldi and Southeast Grocers teams look forward to our shared future success. are instrumental in growing the company,” concluded Jason Hart.