Aldi Buys Big Lots Locations Closed Amid Bankruptcy

Over the past few months German discount grocery retail chain Aldi has announced its plans to continue growing in the United States.

In February the chain announced it would open 225 new stores in 2025, while looking to add up to 800 stores by the end of 2028. After adding over 100 stores in 2024, Aldi revealed it has 2,400 stores in the U.S. making it the third-largest grocery chain in the country.

“Shoppers shouldn’t have to compromise on quality to save money, and at ALDI, they don’t have to.