- ALDI is set to open 225 new stores in 2025, the most in its history in the US, by converting 220 former Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores it acquired from Southeastern Grocers.
- The retailer’s expansion will focus on the Northeast, Midwest, and Western US, including new stores in Southern California, Arizona, and Las Vegas.
- ALDI’s $9B investment plan over the next five years will increase its US footprint to 3.2K stores by 2028, solidifying its position as the third-largest grocery chain in the US.
ALDI, the Germany-based discount grocery giant, has announced plans to open 225 new stores across the US in 2025, its most significant stateside annual expansion to date, per GlobeSt.
The new store openings are part of a larger $9B investment strategy to grow its footprint nationwide, which includes the conversion of 220 former Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores into ALDI locations.
Land and Expand
ALDI’s aggressive growth includes converting 220 stores previously owned by Southeastern Grocers into the ALDI format. This process is expected to continue through 2027.
At the same time, the company will divest 170 additional locations, which will be returned to Southeastern Grocers and its partners, continuing to operate under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys brands.
ALDI is looking to expand its presence in key regions, especially the Northeast, Midwest, and West. By the end of 2028, ALDI plans to open 330 stores in the Northeast and Midwest alone, while also making its debut in Las Vegas and continuing to grow in Southern California and Arizona.
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Zooming Out
Many of the converted Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores will feature environmentally friendly upgrades, reflecting ALDI’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
The chain aims to deliver a seamless shopping experience in locations with green initiatives such as energy-efficient lighting and waste reduction programs.
ALDI is investing $9B over the next five years in this expansive strategy, combining new store openings with acquisitions. In 2024, the retailer added nearly 120 new locations, bringing its US store count to 2.4K. The company now ranks as the third-largest grocery chain in the US by store count.
Why It Matters
This major investment positions ALDI as a growing challenger to larger US grocery chains like Walmart (WMT) and Kroger (KR). The conversions of the former Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores not only bolster ALDI’s footprint in the Southeast but also create a new regional competitor.
The shift also benefits C&S Wholesale Grocers, which has long been a supplier to Southeastern Grocers and will likely see strengthened distribution networks in the region.
