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Aldi marks a big anniversary with lots of store openings

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February 5, 2026

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ALDI, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in the U.S. this year, plans to open more than 180 stores across 31 states in 2026.

It has also announced a five-year plan to enter Colorado with 50 stores set to open in the first two years in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets, according to a press release.

The supermarket chain aims to invest $9 billion in the U.S. through 2028 to scale its operations, sharing plans for new distribution centers in Florida, Arizona and Colorado,

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," Atty McGrath, CEO, ALDI U.S., said in the release. "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."

A new website, launching in early 2026, will include 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.