As ALDI enters its 50th year in the United States, the retailer is doubling down on its nationwide expansion, announcing plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026. Over the next five years ALDI also plans on entering Colorado for the first time, continued growth in Southeast and West markets, and will open three new distribution centers across the country.

With its increased footprint, by the end of 2026 ALDI will operate a total store count of nearly 2,800, pushing it closer to its goal of 3,200 stores by the end of 2028. 

“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.”

ALDI is building on its momentum with expansion in key U.S. markets, including:

• Maine: In 2026, ALDI will enter Maine as its 40th state in the U.S., opening in the city of Portland 
• Colorado: 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 markets supported by an accompanying distribution center
• Phoenix: As ALDI continues its westward expansion, the grocer will open 10 new stores in the Phoenix 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 incredibly successful 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
• The Southeast: ALDI plans to 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, with plans to convert more than 200 in total by the end of 2027

To keep shelves stocked with the products customers love, ALDI is increasing operational capacity with plans to open three new distribution centers in the next three years: Baldwin, FL (projected 2027); Goodyear, AZ (projected 2028); and Aurora, CO (projected 2029).

These new ALDI distribution centers will bring hundreds of new jobs to each of the regions and positively impact the local economies. ALDI is also expanding its distribution center in Haines City, FL, to include a new chilled center for perishable foods — allowing ALDI to deliver even more of the fresh meats and produce 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. 

“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.”

Recognizing that customers increasingly expect to complete their weekly grocery shop online, ALDI is redesigning its current website to deliver a seamless online experience that matches the ease of in-store shopping. The mission is to simplify the shopping experience by helping customers effortlessly plan their trips, easily locate the products they need and save time — whether shopping online or preparing for an in-store visit.

The new website, launching in early 2026, includes tailored product recommendations for easy re-ordering, expanded nutritional information, shoppable recipes and built-in tools to support shoppers in meal planning for their weekly shop.