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ALDI to Open 50+ Stores, Disrupting Colorado Grocery Market

1/18/2026

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ALDI plans to open more than 50 stores in Denver and Colorado Springs, potentially disrupting Kroger’s King Soopers.
Retail expert Jack Buffington says ALDI's smaller stores and private-label focus enable lower prices.
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment sees ALDI's entry as an opportunity to reduce food deserts.
ALDI plans 180 stores across 31 states by 2026 and a distribution center in Aurora by 2029.

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ALDI plans to open more than 50 stores in Denver and Colorado Springs, potentially disrupting Kroger’s King Soopers.
Retail expert Jack Buffington says ALDI's smaller stores and private-label focus enable lower prices.
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment sees ALDI's entry as an opportunity to reduce food deserts.
ALDI plans 180 stores across 31 states by 2026 and a distribution center in Aurora by 2029.