The Aldi discount supermarket chain has announced plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of the year.
The new plans include the first Aldi store in Maine, along with continued growth in Southeast and West markets plus the opening of three new distribution centers across the country. The company is expecting to operate a total US store count of nearly 2,800, pushing it closer to its goal of 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
“One in three US 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 Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi US. “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.”
