Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years

[Rainger99]

Let's hope that one of them is the "new section."

Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aldi-plans-open-800-locations-165828064.html)

[manaboutown]

Great prices!

[dhdallas]

Let's hope that one of them is the "new section."

Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aldi-plans-open-800-locations-165828064.html)

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

[Caymus]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

If true it should be easy for you to provide links.

[simplesimonsaid]

Seems Whole Foods are one of the top offenders!

[mrf0151]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

Not buying what YOU'RE selling. Proof?

[Djean1981]

Aldi wins again for cheapest prices..
America's most affordable grocery stores in 2024, ranked (https://nypost.com/2024/03/07/lifestyle/most-affordable-grocery-stores-in-2024-ranked/)

[Stu from NYC]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

New one on me. Where have you heard this?

[Dusty_Star]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!


I've been a frequent Trader Joe's shopper for decades & am still here to tell the tale (& salmonella free).

[Normal]

Publix foods has given us salmonella on occasion. Watch out for their produce. I can’t tell you how many times we have bought there only to discover later the food item was close to expiration or expired. We try to check all the time, but things just slip through. I’m sure it may have happened at ALDIs as well as other stores too.

We look forward to the new ALDIs at Sumter Landing.

[Dusty_Star]

Let's hope that one of them is the "new section."

Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aldi-plans-open-800-locations-165828064.html)

I hope one of the 'significant number' of Winn-Dixie's becoming Aldis will be the one in Pinellas Plaza. That was the 'new section', not long ago & is golf cart accessible.

[UpNorth]

I hope one of the 'significant number' of Winn-Dixie's becoming Aldis will be the one in Pinellas Plaza. That was the 'new section', not long ago & is golf cart accessible.

Don't know why they would turn that WD in an Aldis when there is an existing Aldis practically across the street.

[Two Bills]

In the main, the Aldi deriders are usually Publix (in UK. Waitrose) snobs, who think paying more for the same item is a rise in their social standing.
We have used Aldi for years without a problem, and are a lot wealthier for it.
Their Customer services, if needed, are second to none.
We only use other supermarkets to top up with any line Aldi do not carry.
So there!:girlneener:

[Stu from NYC]

Don't know why they would turn that WD in an Aldis when there is an existing Aldis practically across the street.

Also much bigger than typical Aldi's stores.

[Dusty_Star]

Don't know why they would turn that WD in an Aldis when there is an existing Aldis practically across the street.


Correct. I agree with what you said. The small, unaccessible Aldis on 466A will have to close.

[Shipping up to Boston]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

Forgive me if this has already been posted (I haven't kept up with this thread)

Trader Joes and Aldi are part of the same ownership group...should explain the recall commentary

[Bogie Shooter]

Taking with the manager of lake Sumter WD, he indicated they will remain a WD and begin carrying some Aldi products.

[coffeebean]

Publix foods has given us salmonella on occasion. Watch out for their produce. I can’t tell you how many times we have bought there only to discover later the food item was close to expiration or expired. We try to check all the time, but things just slip through. I’m sure it may have happened at ALDIs as well as other stores too.

We look forward to the new ALDIs at Sumter Landing.

Do you know for sure that the LSL Winn Dixie is destined to become Aldi?

[Bogie Shooter]

Do you know for sure that the LSL Winn Dixie is destined to become Aldi?

See post 17. ??

[Pugchief]

Trader Joes and Aldi are part of the same ownership group.

Incorrect. This is a common myth. The owners of the two chains are related (cousins I believe) but the companies have always been separate.

[Rainger99]

Trader Joes and Aldi are part of the same ownership group...should explain the recall commentary

Article explaining the connection between Trader Joe's and Aldi.

Trader Joe's is a owned by German chain Aldi Nord and Aldi is owned by Aldi Süd. They are separate companies originally owned by two brothers - Karl and Theo Albrecht.

The Connection Between Trader Joe's And Aldi (https://www.tastingtable.com/910536/the-connection-between-trader-joes-and-aldi/)

[JustSomeGuy]

Forgive me if this has already been posted (I haven't kept up with this thread)

Trader Joes and Aldi are part of the same ownership group...should explain the recall commentary
No they are not. Same family... totally different companies (Aldi North and Aldi South in Europe, Trader Joes was bought by Aldi Nord. Still run independently from Aldi Nord. Split was due to selling cigarettes long ago.

For those who are stunned to learn Trader Joe's isn't just an Aldi subsidiary but that there are two Aldis, let's take a step back. CNBC explains Aldi was originally founded as a suburban German corner store which brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht inherited after World War II. In the economic turmoil of post-war Germany, the brothers worked to cut down waste by only selling staples at low prices and were quickly able to expand their store into a chain. By 1955 they had 100 stores, but in the 1960s, the brothers split the business into two (Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd) after disagreeing about selling cigarettes.

Salmonella normally is a supplier issue (contaminated field, production machinery) in grocery stores or from the users kitchen (getting raw chicken or meat on uncooked items), not the store or chain. Most Aldi or Trader Joes items are supplied by the exact same suppliers WD, Publix and others use. They may be a different quality spec but same plants. Produce is regional so an Aldi in the north is not getting the same spinach (same exact bag, not same spinach inside) as a Florida Aldi store.

Aldi will start with 50 WD stores to be remodeled this summer and reopened in 2025 as Aldi's. Locations have not been identified. They likely will split the store in half and lease the other side vs. filling current footprint when they do remodel (they have no need for bakery behind glass area, Deli service areas, meat dept. cutting area or full refrigerated produce sections). Some stores will remain WD's and be run under that banner. Anyone saying anything else is guessing, even WD store employees. In the business. Aldi has not said anything about their plans outside of the first 50 stores.

History -
For those who are stunned to learn Trader Joe's isn't just an Aldi subsidiary but that there are two Aldis, let's take a step back. CNBC explains Aldi was originally founded as a suburban German corner store which brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht inherited after World War II. In the economic turmoil of post-war Germany, the brothers worked to cut down waste by only selling staples at low prices and were quickly able to expand their store into a chain. By 1955 they had 100 stores, but in the 1960s, the brothers split the business into two (Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd) after disagreeing about selling cigarettes.

While the two brands coexist regionally in Germany — divided between the north (Nord) and south (Süd) — they split the rest of continental Europe into territories. According to Brilliant Maps, Aldi Nord operates in France, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Luxembourg, and Portugal, while Aldi Süd services the United Kingdom, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Slovenia, and Italy, as well as Australia. Aldi Süd expanded into the U.S. in 1976, just three years before Aldi Nord bought Trader Joe's, making the U.S. the only country besides Germany where both brands operate.

Read More: The Connection Between Trader Joe's And Aldi (https://www.tastingtable.com/910536/the-connection-between-trader-joes-and-aldi/)

[Two Bills]

..................and in UK the non Aldi brother has Lidl.

103245

[Two Bills]

I have a senior Aldi parking permit as well!:icon_wink::icon_wink:

103246

[jimdecastro]

Correct. I agree with what you said. The small, unaccessible Aldis on 466A will have to close.

I hope not. That's the single best Aldi's around.

[jimdecastro]

Let's hope that one of them is the "new section."

Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aldi-plans-open-800-locations-165828064.html)

From what I understand, the Winn-Dixie on 470 is going to become an Aldi's. While I am a big fan of Aldi's, that Winn-Dixie is great for those of us who don't want to spend a fortune on groceries at Publix.

[westernrider75]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!


I shop there regularly and have never had one item recalled that I purchased.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I shop there regularly and have never had one item recalled that I purchased.

Unfortunately most people don’t pay attention to or are oblivious to recalls. Sure grocers PR machines reach out to media outlets when it’s known that a certain lot has been deemed contaminated.....but much like auto manufacturers, unless you get the postcard or an email, most never even know about them. In fairness, every grocer chain gets stung once in awhile by a recall.....romaine lettuce always seems to rear its ugly self annually

[ROCKETMAN]

Really! Give me some examples of recalls at Aldi s. Since we live more than an hour away from any TraderJoes, I don’t think many people shop there regularly.I think you will see just as many or more recalls from Publix, Winn Dixie, and Walmarts.

[ROCKETMAN]

My wife works at the Pinellis Winn Dixie. Manager thinks it will stay a Winn Dixie but nothing concrete from above.

[Normal]

Correct. I agree with what you said. The small, unaccessible Aldis on 466A will have to close.

That makes sense. If you owned two grocery stores, why would you compete against yourself? I’m sure they will get top dollar for the store next to Target, Outback and Lowe’s. It would be a win/win!

[GizmoWhiskers]

Great prices!
Daughter has celiac. They have pretty good GF choices too.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Really! Give me some examples of recalls at Aldi s. Since we live more than an hour away from any TraderJoes, I don’t think many people shop there regularly.I think you will see just as many or more recalls from Publix, Winn Dixie, and Walmarts.

Read my post in its entirety. I premised by saying ALL chains deal with recalls. It’s not a knock on Aldi or TJ

[GizmoWhiskers]

I shop there regularly and have never had one item recalled that I purchased.
It's ok. No need to defend Aldi. Let people continue to shop and pay more at Publix. 466A Aldi's runs out of the good stuff as it is. Don't need the converts.

[bsloan1960]

Have they announced a schedule for when they will start to shutter stores and go slowly out of business- and announce, "We will be strategically closing 350 under performing locations due to shifting consumer Bla Bla Bla..."

Let's hope that one of them is the "new section."

Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aldi-plans-open-800-locations-165828064.html)

[Nana2Teddy]

I've been a frequent Trader Joe's shopper for decades & am still here to tell the tale (& salmonella free).
Ditto!

[airstreamingypsy]

Forgive me if this has already been posted (I haven't kept up with this thread)

Trader Joes and Aldi are part of the same ownership group...should explain the recall commentary

Brothers. They used to be in business together, but had a disagreement over selling cigarettes and went their separate ways.

Now one has Aldis and the other has Trader Joes. So not the same ownership anymore, but same family.

[Regorp]

Let's hope that one of them is the "new section."

Aldi plans to open 800 new locations in the next five years (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aldi-plans-open-800-locations-165828064.html)

Middleton!!

[airstreamingypsy]

..................and in UK the non Aldi brother has Lidl.

103245

There's one in Westhampton Beach, Long Island... so they are here in the USA. Similar to Aldis, but has bakery and a larger footprint. Also more "Aisle of shame" products..... as devoted Aldis shoppers call the non food aisle.

[Pugchief]

Correct. I agree with what you said. The small, unaccessible Aldis on 466A will have to close.

Wrong on so many levels.

-The Aldi on 466A is the same size as most all of the Aldi stores, and that is by design.

-Inaccessible? It's much easier to get into that Aldi than the WInn-Dixie across the street, unless you are referring to via golf cart. The parking lot is also easier to navigate.

-They can both stay in business simultaneously as long as the WD remains a WD. They cater to different crowds.

[Patriceee]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

You are just a pessimist🏑

[Shipping up to Boston]

Wrong on so many levels.

-The Aldi on 466A is the same size as most all of the Aldi stores, and that is by design.

-Inaccessible? It's much easier to get into that Aldi than the WInn-Dixie across the street, unless you are referring to via golf cart. The parking lot is also easier to navigate.

-They can both stay in business simultaneously as long as the WD remains a WD. They cater to different crowds.

I’ve been to one up north. Their model in that store is one manager, one cashier and one general worker so essentially minimal staffing. That’s why prices are so good but you’re correct, they all have similar footprint.

[Pairadocs]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

Wow ! Had no idea, thought T. J.'s won that contest a long ago. Most of the peanut butter, ground beef, snack dips, apple juices, lunch meats, etc. etc. recalled seem to be brands OTHER than the ones Aldi carries, but thankfully, you have a lot of choices here, so can avoid Aldi. I find their produce surpasses even the farmer's markets in the area, and the USA raised and slaughtered meat attracts us, but to each their own, we all deserve choices !

[Pairadocs]

I hope not. That's the single best Aldi's around.

Agree ! Do you think the poster may have meant the one on 441, it's small, a bit darker, not quite like the big, bright, large one in Oxford and on 466A. I doubt the 466 at 301 would ever think about closing with the numbers of huge housing and apartment complexes being built there ! But, I don't attend their board meetings...LOL.. so who knows !

[coffeebean]

See post 17. ??

I see it now. Don't know how I missed that. Thanks.

[Rainger99]

From what I understand, the Winn-Dixie on 470 is going to become an Aldi's. While I am a big fan of Aldi's, that Winn-Dixie is great for those of us who don't want to spend a fortune on groceries at Publix.

Where did you get your understanding from?

I hope you are correct!

[Rainger99]

Survey finds Aldi cheapest grocery store in country!

Lidl second and Trader Joe’s third.


America's most affordable grocery stores in 2024, ranked (https://nypost.com/2024/03/07/lifestyle/most-affordable-grocery-stores-in-2024-ranked/)

[Shipping up to Boston]

Survey finds Aldi cheapest grocery store in country!

Lidl second and Trader Joe’s third.


America's most affordable grocery stores in 2024, ranked (https://nypost.com/2024/03/07/lifestyle/most-affordable-grocery-stores-in-2024-ranked/)

Whole Paycheck.....err Foods is on this list?! Am I reading this correctly?

[Bill14564]

Whole Paycheck.....err Foods is on this list?! Am I reading this correctly?

Probably has more to do with choosing well-known chains than finding low-cost chains. The Aldi's price was $43, Publix was $70, and Sam's was $106. Publix isn't low cost but is certainly well known. Sam's, with bulk sizes, isn't really a good comparison - while price per pound is probably less than at other stores, I don't need that much peanut butter.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Probably has more to do with choosing well-known chains than finding low-cost chains. The Aldi's price was $43, Publix was $70, and Sam's was $106. Publix isn't low cost but is certainly well known. Sam's, with bulk sizes, isn't really a good comparison - while price per pound is probably less than at other stores, I don't need that much peanut butter.

Agree
I do like, at least in my experiences, that Aldis, TJ prices are consistent with other locations. Can’t say that with some of these other grocers.

[asianthree]

Really! Give me some examples of recalls at Aldi s. Since we live more than an hour away from any TraderJoes, I don’t think many people shop there regularly.I think you will see just as many or more recalls from Publix, Winn Dixie, and Walmarts.

Shop TJ’s twice a month, according to manager in Gainesville, they get a good percentage of TV residents. Which request, and sometimes pleading please come near us.

My grocery list has price comparison when I add an item, for Kroger, WF, Sprout's, Fresh Market, WD, TJ’s and Aldi.

Rarely does Aldi or Whole Foods come up as a better prices, sometimes equal but rarely less.

I only buy two things at Publix thin slice Italian bread and Boars Head Turkey. So not on my app, but for us no one has whole grain bread or scones as good as TJ’s.

For us it’s close to an hour to northern TV,depending on time of day, and Gainesville on I-75 is 53 minutes and Clermont Costco on turnpike is 36 minutes. However takes 10 minutes to find a spot to park at Costco

[Bill14564]

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For us it’s close to an hour to northern TV,depending on time of day, and Gainesville on I-75 is 53 minutes and Clermont Costco on turnpike is 36 minutes. However takes 10 minutes to find a spot to park at Costco

This is confusing. It takes you close to an hour to get to northern TV but less than an hour to drive to Gainesville which is 50 miles farther away than northern TV? Or, are you saying it takes you close to an hour to get to northern TV and then another 53 minutes up to Gainesville?

[Rainger99]

My grocery list has price comparison when I add an item, for Kroger, WF, Sprout's, Fresh Market, WD, TJ’s and Aldi.
Rarely does Aldi or Whole Foods come up as a better prices, sometimes equal but rarely less.

Please give examples of what types of items you are buying where Aldi does not have lower prices than Kroger, Sprouts, Fresh Market, or WinnDixie.

[thelegges]

This is confusing. It takes you close to an hour to get to northern TV but less than an hour to drive to Gainesville which is 50 miles farther away than northern TV? Or, are you saying it takes you close to an hour to get to northern TV and then another 53 minutes up to Gainesville?

I get what A3 is saying mid day traffic heading north is unbelievable. lawn services people driving right lane at 21mph and don't forget stop at every roundabout just in case. We live south of 44 and traffic on Morse to TV hospital took 69 minutes last Wednesday then 14 minutes to finds a parking spot. I can cut that time in half if I go at 6am, but nobody wants to set appointments for that time.

I go to Malcolm Randall twice a month, 2 miles to 301 to turnpike to 75. At MR in 53 minutes still 15 minutes to find a parking spot. If I keep up with traffic its less but sometimes 80 can be little interesting. Then again just one accident you can sit in I75 free parking lot for an hour.

[Dusty_Star]

I get what A3 is saying mid day traffic heading north is unbelievable. lawn services people driving right lane at 21mph and don't forget stop at every roundabout just in case. We live south of 44 and traffic on Morse to TV hospital took 69 minutes last Wednesday then 14 minutes to finds a parking spot. I can cut that time in half if I go at 6am, but nobody wants to set appointments for that time.

I go to Malcolm Randall twice a month, 2 miles to 301 to turnpike to 75. At MR in 53 minutes still 15 minutes to find a parking spot. If I keep up with traffic its less but sometimes 80 can be little interesting. Then again just one accident you can sit in I75 free parking lot for an hour.

That is how I understood it too, local roads to the northern Villages, but Interstate Highway (for the most part) to TJ's.

[asianthree]

Please give examples of what types of items you are buying where Aldi does not have lower prices than Kroger, Sprouts, Fresh Market, or WinnDixie.

Normal everyday food, that I grew up with. Our beef, chicken is raised on family farm, so rarely do we buy at any grocery. Although some aldi meat prices are in the same range at other grocery on sale. Salmon is shipped from Alaska as a gift during season.Grown herbs, container veggies, except for tomatoes that are a fail here. So we can at the farm

Non pasteurize milk
Brown eggs
almond flour
artisan lettuce.
Staples made without nitrates and phosphate.
No additives or preservatives.
Kosher.

So normal groceries that Aldi, WD, and Publix either doesn’t have or prices are outrageous

[JRcorvette]

It's a tossup between Aldi & Trader Joe's in which company has the most food items recalled. Low prices and a free dose of salmonella; what a deal! No thanks!

We have been shopping there for years and purchase everything but steak there. Never ever have we gotten sick… in fact their food appears to be fresher than your beloved Publix the most expensive grocery I have ever shopped at.

[DebMil]

Aldi is terrible. It's like an outlet store. Hit or miss on what you need, odd brands and not but a few cents savings on each item.
Cannot do a full shop there. So people run around spending more time and money..

[LeRoySmith]

From what I understand, the Winn-Dixie on 470 is going to become an Aldi's. While I am a big fan of Aldi's, that Winn-Dixie is great for those of us who don't want to spend a fortune on groceries at Publix.

Jim, you and I have different experiences at the WD on 470, I live pretty close to that one and after visiting in a few times I think I am shell shocked by the prices there. I guess I mostly shop at wally world and when I went to the real world I just about fainted. goodness.

I have tried on a few occasions over the years to shop at ALDI but I've never had much luck finding what I wanted there. I may need to try again with the weird times the world is going through right now.

[Dusty_Star]

Aldi is terrible. It's like an outlet store. Hit or miss on what you need, odd brands and not but a few cents savings on each item.
Cannot do a full shop there. So people run around spending more time and money..

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinions. Mine is I love Aldis, I find great items there & good prices.