Another one! :1rotfl:

I try not to use any grocery aisle here. My grocery came amazon prime ordered while sitting at the pool

Sorry but not an Aldi’s fan, or Trader Joe’s for that matter.

I had a Aldi's back. Never impressed.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Good morning Tom.

What would we do without you?

Is the new store going to be Golf cart accessible?

Not golf cart accessible. Located in Trailwinds.

Aldi's has low overhead [so don't wear your heels].

Yes they sell tilapia. It's in the chicken section of the food cooler. A favorite of mine is tilapia tetrazzini. Goes great with a side of kibbles and bits.

Thank you.

Who doesn’t love tilapia. The fish that lives on the poop of other fish. I love the poop fish. When I eat it I think of all the fish poop I’ve just eaten and I want to…

Keeps ya regular. :)

25 Reasons to shop Aldi's
 

Living wage on 25 hrs a week, too much hype too be true--think about it if you worked for Aldi's until retirement--do you think you could afford to live here?

There will have inflated Price also,, ITS JUST THE THING IN. TV
GOOD LUCK GETTING A GOOD DEAL,!!!

I know someone who lost their job at Publix because their position was over 30 hrs a week, and they received benefits. Most jobs down here don't give you benefits, so I assume the workers at Aldi's like getting something. Also, I might be wrong, but I don't think the majority of workers there plan on retiring there.

Worked at Aldis
 

My daughter worked at Aldis during college. At the time minimum wage was 7.XX an hour and she made 10.00. They worked hard, they are required to scan a certain speed at the register or they are gone. It does mean some people without hussle cannot make It. They did offer a 401k. The managers can make 90K or more but they must keep moving from task to task quickly and work 60 hours a week or so. There is a sense of teamwork, it is very noticeable to your coworkers if you are not pulling your weight.

Overall she thought it was a great place to work if your skill set ends at the public school level.

Aldi vs. Trader Joe's: How Are They Related? | ALDI REVIEWER

Good additional info......thanks.

Aldi's now open on 466A
 

Just got back from Aldi's on 466A. A lot bigger and nicer than the Aldi's on 441.

Maybe it's just the particular Aldi's I've been to, but I've never really liked any of the products I've ever bought there. Still, I'm glad it's here as I know the chain has its fans and hope it does well. Any business that does well just increases the likelihood of other business here that I'm more interested in. The wife would love a Trader Joes and a Whole Foods as they both have some goat cheeses she likes (she can't eat cheese made from cow milk). And of course we'd love to have Costco come here as well. So far, it seems as though these companies still think The Villages can't support them, especially when the snowbirds have gone home to roost for the summer. The way we're growing, I'm not sure they are right on this.

It's not suppose to open until May 10th.

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maybe he was commenting on the building itself---i was going to make the trip for food

It had a soft opening today... we bought a few items there today. Don't know if it will be open tomorrow.

Probably a soft opening, but to many fresh items to not be open again for ten days.

Well Aldi is open. Thursday afternoon I went in and did some shopping. There were plenty of customers but it wasn't mobbed. This is a great addition to this section of TV. Aldi will certainly hurt Winn Dixie. It looks like ABC Liquors will be opening soon as well. If you've never shopped Aldi, bring your own bags and a quarter for the carriage.

Ssshhhhhh.....Aldi’s is open and is different from others I have been in. Little more upscale with nicer graphics (hey that was my business - marketing).

Think they may want to get the “kinks” out before grand opening on May 10th.

It is a lovely store. I am an Aldi’s fan.

No rent or % of sales being Paid to the Villages = Lower Prices

Can't you buy bags? You can take empty boxes too which saves them time and money. They don't miss a trick. When does the dollar tree open?

I agree! We drove over last night to check it out. It definitely has a nicer lay-out than previous ones...plus larger too. I think it will be a nice addition to our area!!! It will be mobbed once folks "discover" it AND when the snowbirds/renters return.

Your dog... fantastic. I'm in love.

Okay,carry on.

I don't carry a quarter on me, or any change. I grab the phone and wallet and go. It's a little thing, but not worth the hassle for nothing that is special. I would rather give a dollar bill or a CC swipe, or buy a card to get a cart... a quarter is... like the 1970s.

I agree. Two things will keep me away, the quarter thing and no plastic bags. It's like they don't want customers. I will still shop at Publix and Walmart.

This is the modus operandi in Europe (where Aldi started) and has been for decades. It's sooooooo nice not to have any grocery carts banging around loose in the parking lot because people were too lazy to return them to the cart return spot 20 feet away.. We keep a coin in the car's coin bin. Easy peazy. Easier than swiping a card or giving a dollar bill, IMO.

Honest question. I’m new to Aldi...even after ‘renting’ the cart for a quarter, can’t customers still wheel the cart to their car after shopping?

I love Aldi. Can't beat the prices or the quality. It's really nice to sometimes just pass the shopping cart along to someone else and let them keep their quarter. I like to pay it forward.

Yes. You take the cart to your car, unload your groceries, then take the cart back to the cart station. When you push the cart into the cart in front of it, there is a key on a chain on the cart in front of you. You insert that key into the slot on your cart's handle, and your coin pops out. Put the coin back in your car and leave it there for the next time.

:agree:

Many mornings I will get a cart from someone who says "have a blessed day and pass this on" and I do. The smile on the face of the recipient is all the thanks you need.

Have a blessed day. Beautiful.

More often then not after you unload someone just coming in hands you a quarter and takes your cart. win,win
[i guess others have already said this many times]