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As ALDI marks 50 years in the United States, the discount grocer plans to accelerate its nationwide expansion with more than 180 new stores by the end of 2026. The company will continue pushing west, including plans to open 10 Metro Phoenix stores in 2026 and 40 locations by the end of 2030. To support this growth, ALDI plans to open a new distribution center in Goodyear in 2028. The expansion builds on four stores that debuted in 2025 and reflects ALDI’s growing investment in the Metro Phoenix market.

Mike Boyd via Connect CRE:

As ALDI enters its 50th year in the United States, the low-price grocer is doubling down on its nationwide expansion, announcing plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026.

ALDI is announcing expansion plans into the state of Colorado within the next five years, with more than 50 stores planned for Denver and Colorado Springs.

As ALDI continues its westward expansion, the grocer will open 10 new stores in the Phoenix market in 2026 and plans to add a total of 40 new stores by the end of 2030. After debuting four stores in 2025, the grocer will continue to deepen its presence in the growing market with plans to double its current store count by 2030.

Additionally, the chain will open two distribution centers in the SW, one in Goodyear, Arizona (projected 2028)
and the other in Aurora, Colorado (projected 2029).

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About ALDI

ALDI is discount grocery market chain founded by two brothers in 1961 in Essen, Germany. They keep grocery prices competitive through a streamlined, no-frills business model. About 90% of their products come from exclusive private-label brands designed to deliver name-brand quality at lower prices. Stores typically carry only 1,400 to 1,600 items, compared with more than 30,000 at traditional supermarkets. ALDI also reduces operating costs with smaller store footprints, efficient layouts and refundable cart deposits.