As ALDI approaches its 50th anniversary in the U.S., the discount grocer is marking the milestone with a major expansion that includes its first-ever entry into Colorado. The retailer plans to open more than 180 new stores nationwide by the end of 2026 and has outlined a five-year growth strategy that prioritizes new Colorado locations, continued expansion in Southeast and Western markets, and three new distribution centers across the country.
ALDI plans to open more than 50 stores in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets, supported by an accompanying distribution center in Aurora (projected 2029), as well as two other new distribution centers in Baldwin, Florida, and Goodyear, Arizona. These new ALDI distribution centers will bring hundreds of new jobs to each of the regions and positively impact the local economies.
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. The growth plans are the company’s answer to sustained demand for its simple, affordable shopping experience, with 17 million new customers visiting stores in 2025. ALDI is also sharing plans to make shopping online even more seamless for U.S. customers in 2026 with a new digital 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, 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.”
The next wave of ALDI growth is powered by its customers. In recent years, millions have turned to ALDI for relief from rising cost of living—but stay for the quality, simplicity, and savings. The loyalty built in the first 50 years in the U.S. has helped transform ALDI into more than just a grocery store and instead into a movement. Customers line up hours before grand openings, fans proudly wear head-to-toe ALDI gear, and loyal shoppers share product recommendations in dedicated Facebook groups, some with more than 3.8 million members.
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 investments position ALDI to meet rising demand while staying true to what customers count on most—quality products, an easy way to shop, and the lowest prices of any national grocer.
“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.”
ALDI is America’s fastest-growing grocer, serving millions of customers across the country each month. Its disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency gives its customers great products at the lowest prices of any national grocery store.
