Aldi Is Buying 400 Grocery Stores in Florida and the Southeast as It Continues Its Rapid U.S. Expansion
August 21, 2023
German discount retailer Aldi is expanding its presence in the U.S. by acquiring 397 supermarkets across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The stores are part of the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket chains and will be converted to Aldi locations. This move aligns with Aldi’s plans to reach 2,400 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2023, as it continues its rapid expansion by offering private-label products, cost-cutting measures, and time-limited product offerings that attract deal-seeking customers.
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