Aldi to open 800 new stores nationwide by 2028

Aldi plans to open 800 new stores in the U.S. by 2028, building on its rapid growth. The chain had the highest number of openings in 2022 and 2023, adding 120 stores in 2024. Aldi will expand into the Southeast by converting some recently acquired Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations. The company also plans to open new stores in California, Arizona, and Nevada. In addition to store openings, Aldi announced a hiring initiative to add 13,000 employees, with starting wages between $18 and $23 an hour.