Supermarket chain Aldi is moving forward on what it calls an “aggressive” investment in its stores that will see the company spend $1.6 billion to remodel and expand its 1,300 U.S. stores by 2020.
According to the company, the new Aldi store look delivers on its customers’ desire for a modern and convenient shopping experience with a focus on fresh items in its produce, dairy and bakery sections.
Remodeled stores will also feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally friendly building materials, officials said.
“With this significant investment in our stores, what we’re really doing is continuing to invest in Aldi customers,” said Jason Hart, CEO, Aldi. “We’re continuing to expand our fresh offerings, which means we need to provide more space for produce, meat, and bakery items.”
In recent years, Aldi has continued to expand its presence across the U.S. with the company saying it now serves more than 40 million customers each month.
In addition to the store remodel initiative, Aldi also continues to move forward with its accelerated growth plan that calls for the opening of 650 new stores in the U.S. By the end of 2018, Aldi expects to operate nearly 2,000 stores.
