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Aldi to Open 180+ U.S. Stores by 2026

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 23:13 UTC · How we work

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Aldi will open over 180 new U.S. stores in 2026, aiming for 3,200 locations by 2028.
Aldi U.S. CEO Atty McGrath said one-third of U.S. households shopped there last year, adding 17 million customers.
Planet Money reported Aldi’s 2024 U.S. sales reached about $29 billion, surpassing Trader Joe’s.
Competitors such as Kroger and Wegmans cut markups roughly 7 % after Aldi or Lidl entered nearby markets.

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Aldi will open over 180 new U.S. stores in 2026, aiming for 3,200 locations by 2028.
Aldi U.S. CEO Atty McGrath said one-third of U.S. households shopped there last year, adding 17 million customers.
Planet Money reported Aldi’s 2024 U.S. sales reached about $29 billion, surpassing Trader Joe’s.
Competitors such as Kroger and Wegmans cut markups roughly 7 % after Aldi or Lidl entered nearby markets.