Aldi Details Aggressive U.S. Expansion as It Marks 50 Years
As it enters its 50th year in the U.S., Aldi is ramping up its nationwide expansion plans, which include new stores, better shopping experiences and more distribution centers.
The discount grocer expects to open more than 180 stores across 31 states by the end of 2026. The company is also sharing a deeper outlook into its growth plans over the next five years, including entering Colorado for the first time, and continuing its growth in Southeast and West markets.
Expansion in key U.S. markets includes the following:
- Maine: In 2026, Aldi will enter Maine as its 40th state in the U.S., opening in the city of Portland.
- Colorado: Aldi will expand to Colorado within the next five years, with more than 50 stores planned for the Denver and Colorado Springs markets as well as an accompanying distribution center.
- Phoenix: The grocer will open 10 new stores in the Phoenix, Arizona, market in 2026, with plans to add a total of 40 new stores in the market by the end of 2030.
- Las Vegas: After debuting four stores in 2025, the grocer will continue to deepen its presence in this growing market, with plans to double its current store count by 2030.
- The Southeast: Aldi will continue its Southeast expansion in 2026 by converting close to 80 Southeastern Grocers locations to the Aldi format. Since acquiring Southeastern Grocers in 2024, Aldi has converted and opened nearly 90 stores under its own banner, with plans to convert more than 200 in total by the end of 2027.
By the end of 2026, Aldi will operate a total store count of nearly 2,800, increasing access to its popular store-brand products.
Further, Aldi is making it easier to instantly spot and shop these exclusive products in-store with its largest packaging refresh to date. Inspired by customer feedback, the update puts the Aldi name on every product so shoppers can feel confident knowing anything bearing the Aldi name is free from certified synthetic colors and rigorously tested and tasted up to five times per year to ensure only the best makes it to shelf.
The grocer is also making strides online with a new digital experience. It is redesigning its current website to simplify the shopping experience by helping customers effortlessly plan their trips, easily locate the products they need and save valuable time — whether shopping online or preparing for an in-store visit.
The new website, launching in early 2026, includes tailored product recommendations for easy reordering, expanded nutritional information, shoppable recipes, and built-in tools to support shoppers in meal planning for their weekly shop.
Shopping Aldi for curbside pickup will also be easier. The new website will offer more personalized product recommendations to ensure curbside customers find all their essentials as well as the ability to shop for new and trending products every week. Every curbside order is handpicked by trained Aldi employees.
Continued and expanded delivery partnerships with Instacart, DoorDash and Uber Eats will give shoppers even more ways to conveniently fill their carts.
To help keep its shelves stocked, Aldi is expanding its distribution network. The company plans to open three new distribution centers in the next three years:
- Baldwin, Florida: projected 2027
- Goodyear, Arizona: projected 2028
- Aurora, Colorado: projected 2029
Aldi is also expanding its distribution center in Haines City, Florida, to include a new chilled center for perishable foods, allowing the grocer to deliver even more of the fresh meats and produce that shoppers want across the Southeast.
By 2028, Aldi will have invested $9 billion over five years to expand its store footprint, strengthen its supply chain and upgrade its online shopping experience.
“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,” said Atty McGrath, CEO of Aldi U.S. “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,” added McGrath. “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.”
This article was originally published on P2PI-sibling publication, Progressive Grocer.
