German discount grocer Aldi has filed permits for two Denver-area stores as part of a broader and long-planned expansion in Colorado that will add 50 locations in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets over the next two years. The expansion will create hundreds of jobs. The expansion also will be supported by a new regional distribution center, reports Mass Market Retailers.
Aldi’s Colorado growth is part of a broader national expansion strategy. The retailer plans to open 180 stores in 31 states in 2026 as it marks its 50th year in the U.S.
“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.”
Aldi keeps prices low through practices such as private-label merchandising, simplified store layouts, shoppers bagging their own groceries, and its quarter-deposit shopping cart system, reports MMR.
In addition to expanding its store footprint, Aldi is investing in digital capabilities. The company is enhancing its website with features such as personalized reorder recommendations, expanded nutrition information, shoppable recipes, meal-planning tools, and improved product search to help customers plan shopping trips more efficiently.