Aldi is closing six stores across the US as part of its aggressive expansion strategy, which includes a £6.5bn growth plan. The discount grocer said the closures would allow it to “better allocate resources while maintaining a high-quality shopping experience” at nearby locations.
Why is Aldi closing stores?
Despite the closures, Aldi is forging ahead with expansion. An Aldi spokesperson explained that shutting some stores helps the company keep costs down, which in turn supports lower prices at the till. Affected employees are offered transfers to nearby stores, the spokesperson added.
US expansion details
There are more than 2,500 Aldi supermarkets across 41 states in the US, with Washington, D.C., Florida, Illinois, and Ohio hosting the largest number of stores. In 2026, Aldi is opening more than 225 new stores in the US, its biggest expansion effort within a single year.
This is part of a five-year, $9 billion (£6.6 billion) growth strategy. Aldi will enter new markets like Phoenix, Arizona, where it plans to open 10 new stores by the end of 2026. Across America, Aldi aims to have almost 2,800 locations by the end of this year, with a total of 3,200 stores planned by 2028.
Impact and market position
The expansion will cement Aldi as a dominant player in the US market, already one of the largest grocery chains by number of stores, though it trails Walmart by revenue. As the cost of living rises, shoppers are increasingly focused on bargains, and Aldi's value-driven approach has made it popular across Europe, the UK, and the US.
Aldi also partners with delivery platforms like Uber Eats to reach customers who cannot visit stores in person. The six stores set to close in 2026 are: 1451 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville, Minnesota; 1202 W Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; 9779 Forest Lane #200c, Dallas, Texas; 5301 N Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 1712 S 108th Street, West Allis, Wisconsin; and 3512 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse, New York.
