Aldi is preparing for one of its largest U.S. growth years yet, unveiling plans to open more than 180 new stores in 2026 alongside a new e-commerce platform, as the grocer marks 50 years in the American market.
The discount retailer said the expansion will span 31 states and move the company closer to its long-term target of 3,200 U.S. locations by the end of 2028. Aldi also plans to add three new distribution centers over the next three years to support its growing footprint.
As part of the 2026 rollout, Aldi will enter two new states. The grocer will open its first Maine location in Portland, making it the company’s 40th state, and will begin a multi-year expansion into Colorado.
In Colorado, Aldi is launching a five-year market entry strategy that includes opening 50 stores within the first two years across the Denver and Colorado Springs areas, supported by a new distribution center.
In Arizona, the retailer will add 10 new stores in the Phoenix market in 2026 and expects to reach 40 locations there by the end of 2030.
Aldi is also continuing its buildout in Las Vegas, where it plans to double its store count by 2030 after opening four locations in the market last year.
In the Southeast, Aldi will accelerate its growth by converting nearly 80 former Southeastern Grocers locations to the Aldi format in 2026.
Since acquiring Southeastern Grocers in 2024, the retailer has converted and opened close to 90 stores and plans to complete more than 200 conversions by the end of 2027.
To support the store expansion, Aldi will increase its logistics capacity with three new distribution centers planned over the next three years.
These include facilities in Baldwin, Florida, expected to open in 2027; Goodyear, Arizona, slated for 2028; and Aurora, Colorado, targeted for 2029. The company is also expanding its Haines City, Florida, distribution center with the addition of a chilled facility to handle perishable goods.
Aldi said each new distribution hub is expected to create hundreds of jobs in its respective region.
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The grocer is also investing in its digital capabilities. In early 2026, Aldi will launch a new website, Aldi.us, featuring personalized product recommendations, expanded nutritional details, shoppable recipes and built-in meal-planning tools.
The platform is designed to simplify reordering and improve the curbside and delivery experience, while also highlighting new and trending products.
“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,” said Atty McGrath, CEO of Aldi U.S.
“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.”
Customers using the new site will be able to access more tailored recommendations, shop weekly new items and choose home delivery for added convenience, the company said.
By 2028, Aldi expects to have invested $9 billion over five years to expand its store base, strengthen its supply chain and enhance its online shopping experience.
“These strategic investments are all about making sure customers can continue to count on us for the quality, affordable groceries and enjoyable shopping experience they love,” McGrath added.
“As we look ahead to our next 50 years in the U.S., we’ll continue to earn shopper loyalty by staying true to what’s made Aldi successful: keeping things simple and delivering real value.”
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