Aldi, the German discount grocery chain, is expanding rapidly in the United States. As of early 2019, the company operates nearly 1,700 stores in 36 states. Aldi plans to have 2,500 stores in the United States by 2022.
Aldi first arrived in the United States in 1976, when it opened a store in Iowa. The company slowly expanded across the Midwest over the next few years.
In recent years, however, Aldi has been growing much more quickly. The company has been aggressive in opening new stores and has been expanding into new regions of the country.
Aldi’s expansion has been fueled by its low prices and convenient store locations. The company’s prices are typically 20-30% lower than its competitors. Aldi also offers a limited selection of items, which helps to keep costs down.
The company’s store locations are often smaller than those of its competitors. This allows Aldi to open new stores more quickly and to lease or purchase less expensive real estate.
Aldi’s growth shows no signs of slowing down. The company plans to continue expanding its store base and to enter new markets across the United States.
Aldi plans to have 2,500 stores in operation across the United States by 2022 – an increase from the 1,700 it had as of early 2019. It first established a presence in America back in 1976 with a store in Iowa but only began growing rapidly recently due to a combination of low prices (20-30% lower than competitors) and strategically placed smaller stores (allowing for quicker expansion into new markets).
