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As grocery prices soar, this German grocery chain is conquering America [View all]
As grocery prices soar, this German grocery chain is conquering America
Aldi, known for its no-frills selection and store-brand products, plans to have 3,200 U.S. stores through 2028.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EST
(Elise Amendola/AP)
By Jaclyn Peiser
If you haven’t noticed an Aldi pop up in your area, don’t worry. It’s probably coming.
As grocery bills eat up a greater share of Americans’ wallets, the Germany-based chain — known for its no-frills stores stocked with low-priced name-brand products — isn’t letting off the gas in its U.S. expansion. That’s because the company knows Americans need the store now more than ever, said Chad Lusk, a managing director in Alvarez & Marsal’s consumer and retail group, a global consulting firm.
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Aldi, known for its no-frills selection and store-brand products, plans to have 3,200 U.S. stores through 2028.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EST
(Elise Amendola/AP)
By Jaclyn Peiser
If you haven’t noticed an Aldi pop up in your area, don’t worry. It’s probably coming.
As grocery bills eat up a greater share of Americans’ wallets, the Germany-based chain — known for its no-frills stores stocked with low-priced name-brand products — isn’t letting off the gas in its U.S. expansion. That’s because the company knows Americans need the store now more than ever, said Chad Lusk, a managing director in Alvarez & Marsal’s consumer and retail group, a global consulting firm.
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