Aldi US has announced plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, which would bring its total nationwide footprint to nearly 2,800 stores.
In the medium term, the Batavia, Illinois, U.S.A.-based retailer hopes to widen that store count to around 3,200 stores by the end of 2028 thanks to USD 9 billion (EUR 7.8 billion) in investments to expand, strengthen its supply chain, and upgrade its online shopping experience.
Aldi plans to continue its expansion in the Southeast region of the U.S. this year by converting close to 80 Southeastern Grocers locations to the Aldi format. Since acquiring Southeastern Grocers in 2024, Aldi has converted and opened nearly 90 stores, with plans to convert more than 200 in total by the end of 2027.
New markets for Aldi US this year include Portland, Maine, and the retailer has more than 50 stores planned for Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado, over the next five years, supported by an accompanying distribution center.
It will also open 10 new stores in the Phoenix, Arizona, market in 2026, with plans to add a total of 40 new stores in the market by the end of 2030. Similarly, Aldi has plans to double its store count in Las Vegas, Nevada, by 2040.
Additionally, Aldi plans to open three new distribution centers in the next three years in Baldwin, Florida; Goodyear, Arizona; and Aurora, Colorado, and is also expanding its distribution center in Haines City, Florida, to include a new chilled center for perishable foods, allowing the grocer to “deliver even more of the fresh meats and produce shoppers want across the Southeast,” the company said.
Elsewhere, Aldi is redesigning its current website to deliver a seamless online experience that matches the ease of in-store shopping, the company said. The new website, which launches in early 2026, should benefit seafood purchases as it includes expanded nutritional information, shoppable recipes, and built-in tools to support shoppers in meal planning.
The revamped site will offer more personalized product recommendations to ensure curbside customers find all their essentials, as well as the ability to shop for new and trending products every week.
The growth plans are the company's response to sustained demand for its simple, affordable shopping experience, with 17 million new customers visiting its stores in 2025, Aldi US said.
"One in three U.S. 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," Aldi US CEO Atty McGrath said. ”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.”
Those products include fresh and frozen seafood, such as its own-brand fresh Atlantic salmon, frozen Specially Selected Wild Caught Ahi Tuna, and frozen Air Fryer Salmon. This month, Aldi is also featuring its frozen Specially Selected Scallops in Sauce in its “Aldi Finds” section.
Aldi US executives have made calls in the past stating they are open to partnering with suppliers – including seafood suppliers – who can provide consistent, sustainable products and competitive pricing.
“We know that one in four people eat seafood, so we want to make sure our stores have something for everyone when it comes to seafood options,” a spokesperson told SeafoodSource at the time.
