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By Amanda Greenwood
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Discount supermarket chain Aldi has announced plans to open over 180 new stores across 31 states in 2026, a year that also marks its 50th anniversary in the United States.
What To Know
According to the official press release, Aldi’s 2026 expansion plan will bring its U.S. footprint to nearly 2,800 locations, moving the company closer to its target of operating 3,200 stores by 2028.
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Aldi’s growth plans focus on entering new U.S. markets and expanding its presence in existing ones.
Aldi’s New Market Expansion
Aldi is making a major investment in Colorado, a location it will enter for the first time, planning to open at least 50 stores in Denver and Colorado Springs over the next five years.
It’s also planning to enter Maine for the first time, opening stores in Portland, marking its 40th U.S. state.
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Aldi’s Growth Into Existing Markets
In the Southeast, Aldi is building on its 2024 acquisition of Southeastern Grocers. Nearly 90 stores have already been converted and opened, and it plans to convert about 80 more in 2026, with over 200 total conversions expected by 2027.
In Phoenix, Aldi will open 10 new stores in 2026 and has plans to open 40 stores in the metro area by 2030. It also plans to double its store count in Las Vegas, where Aldi entered in 2025 with four stores, by 2030.
New Aldi Distribution Centers
To support new demand and growth, the press release also states that Aldi will build new distribution centers, which it projects will be fully operational in Baldwin, Florida, by 2027, Goodyear, Arizona, by 2028, and Aurora, Colorado, by 2029, as part of a $9 billion investment in U.S. operations through 2028.
What People Are Saying
Atty McGrath, the CEO of ALDI U.S., said: “One in three U.S. households shopped at ALDI this past year, and in 2026, we’re focused on making it even easier for customers to shop our aisles first. That means bringing ALDI to even more neighborhoods, upgrading our website and planning additional distribution centers to keep our shelves stocked with the products our shoppers love.
"These strategic investments are all about making sure customers can continue to count on us for the quality, affordable groceries and enjoyable shopping experience they love. As we look ahead to our next 50 years in the U.S., we'll continue to earn shopper loyalty by staying true to what's made ALDI successful: keeping things simple and delivering real value."
What Happens Next
Aldi’s major expansion plans could create hundreds of new jobs and provide more affordable grocery options to millions of Americans, likely intensifying competitive pressure across the grocery sector.
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