"The budget grocery chain currently operates in 39 states across more than 2,600 stores in the U.S. By the end of 2026, it plans to add 180 new stores, with some states getting their first Aldi, including a new location in Portland, Maine. The grocer is expanding aggressively in the West in particular, with 50 stores planned for Denver and Colorado Springs alone over the next five years."
""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," Aldi CEO Atty McGrath said in a press release. "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.""
Aldi plans to add 180 new U.S. stores in 2026, expanding its footprint from more than 2,600 locations across 39 states. The company is targeting rapid growth in the West, with 50 stores planned for Denver and Colorado Springs and multiple locations slated for Phoenix and Las Vegas. Aldi is also increasing presence in the Southeast via its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers and conversions of Winn-Dixie sites, with 200 conversions planned by the end of next year. Aldi emphasizes a no-frills, low-cost shopping model focused on quality and real value to attract budget-minded shoppers.
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