As it celebrates its 50th anniversary in the United States, ALDI is accelerating its growth strategy, announcing plans to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states by the end of 2026. The expansion forms part of a broader five-year plan that underscores the German-founded discount grocer’s confidence in sustained U.S. demand, particularly as households continue to seek value amid persistent cost pressures.
By the close of 2026, ALDI expects its U.S. store count to reach nearly 2,800, moving closer to its long-term goal of operating 3,200 locations by 2028. The company says the push responds to strong customer momentum, with 17 million new shoppers visiting its stores in 2025 alone.
“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, chief executive 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.”
Westward and regional expansion
A key foundation of ALDI’s next growth phase is its planned entry into Colorado, a new state for the retailer. Over the next five years, the company intends to open more than 50 stores in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets, supported by a dedicated distribution center. The move signals a deeper westward push, complementing plans to add 10 stores in the Phoenix area in 2026 and as many as 40 by 2030.
ALDI will also enter Maine in 2026, opening its first store in Portland and making it the company’s 40th U.S. state. In Las Vegas, where four stores debuted in 2025, the grocer plans to double its footprint by the end of the decade. Meanwhile, growth in the Southeast continues through the conversion of existing Southeastern Grocers locations, with close to 80 conversions targeted in 2026 and more than 200 expected by 2027.
Strengthening the supply chain
To support its expanding footprint, ALDI plans to open three new distribution centers by 2029 in Florida, Arizona, and Colorado, alongside an expansion of its Haines City, Florida, facility to include additional chilled capacity. These investments are expected to create hundreds of jobs and enhance regional supply resilience.
By 2028, ALDI will have invested $9 billion in the U.S. to expand stores, modernize logistics, and enhance digital capabilities. “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,” McGrath said.
Digital and in-store modernization
The retailer is also rolling out a redesigned website in early 2026, aimed at simplifying online and curbside shopping through personalized recommendations, shoppable recipes, and enhanced nutritional information. In-store, a nationwide packaging refresh will place the ALDI name prominently on all private-label products, reinforcing quality assurances as the company positions itself for its next half-century in the U.S. market.
