Batavia / IL. (aus) Aldi Inc., subsidiary of Aldi Süd Group, announced plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028 through a combination of new openings and store conversions. This five-year expansion plan will bring even more communities great products at the lowest possible prices during a time when consumers are more focused than ever on saving money. As a key part of its plans, Aldi US also announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners, which will drive significant growth in the Southeast region over the next few years.
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«Our growth is fueled by our customers, and they are asking for more Aldi US stores in their neighborhoods nationwide,» said Aldi US CEO Jason Hart. «With up to 40 percent savings on groceries, new customers are inspired to try us out, and existing customers keep coming back. While price is important, we earn their loyalty by stocking our shelves with only the best products and offering a quicker, easier, and more enjoyable shopping experience. With this commitment to add 800 stores in the next five years, we’ll be where our shoppers need us while positively impacting the communities we serve.»
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In the Southeast, the acquisition of Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners support Aldi US expansion in a key region. In addition to organic growth through new store openings, a significant number of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets will convert to the Aldi US format over the next several years. Starting mid-summer, Aldi US will begin a phased approach to the store conversion process. Aldi US anticipates that approximately 50 stores will begin the conversion process during the latter half of 2024, with the majority of these stores reopening as Aldi US in 2025. As announced last August, Aldi US intends for a meaningful amount of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets to continue to operate under their current banners. Both Aldi US and Southeastern Grocers are committed to a seamless transition and continuing to deliver excellent value and customer service to their shoppers.
Anthony Hucker, President and CEO, Southeastern Grocers: «With a long history of serving the Southeast, our steadfast commitment to helping our customers stretch their hard-earned dollars has remained a constant priority. As we begin this next chapter, we will continue to deliver the quality, service and value our customers have come to expect from us.»
Aldi US CEO Jason Hart: «With the acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets, Aldi US will serve even more communities in the Southeast, bringing us closer to our customers in a region where we’ve already experienced significant demand for affordable, quality groceries. As we look ahead to this next chapter in our company history, both the Aldi US and SEG teams will play a critical role in driving the business forward for our future collective success.»
As Aldi US expands its footprint with new and converted store locations, customers can expect the same experience that keeps millions of customers shopping its aisles every month. With easy-to-shop stores that get customers in and out, shelves stocked only with the best products at even better prices, and seasonal Aldi US Finds that take grocery shopping from errand to adventure, Aldi US continues to earn the loyalty of new customers with every community it enters. Throughout the expansion, Aldi US remains committed to making a positive impact on communities and ensuring its environmental footprint doesn’t grow with it. As part of its growth, Aldi US will build and remodel stores with sustainable features such as energy-efficient LED lighting, environmentally friendly refrigeration systems, rooftop solar systems and more.
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