Have You Checked Out ALDI's Grocery Stores Lately?

TAMPA BAY, FL -- ALDI has announced that it will complete more than 50 percent of its store remodels in Florida by the end of October.

This growth initiative helps ALDI make room for new products, including more of the fresh products customers want most. With an emphasis on fresh, organic and easy-to-prepare options, 20 percent of products in every ALDI store will be new compared to last year.

ALDI is investing more than $115 million to remodel 83 stores throughout the state of Florida. This extensive project began in 2016, and is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2020. The investment is part of an aggressive $1.9-billion plan to remodel and expand more than 1,300 ALDI stores nationwide by 2020.

Remodeled ALDI stores have a convenient layout that focuses on what people love: fresh food, produce, dairy and baked goods. The updated design also features open ceilings, natural lighting, environmentally friendly building materials and additional refrigeration space to accommodate more fresh, healthy and convenient products.

“With this investment in our Florida stores, what we’re really doing is investing in ALDI customers,” said Matt Thon, Haines City division vice president for ALDI. “We look forward to giving people who already know and love ALDI – as well as new fans – an even smarter, faster and easier grocery shopping experience.”

ALDI carries a streamlined selection of exclusive products and national brands, which removes guesswork from shopping and enables customers to find exactly what they need. ALDI also offers several award-winning products and specialty items that make the hottest food trends affordable and accessible.

Instacart Now Available

Additionally, ALDI has announced that the ability to order products online is now available in Florida via Instacart.

This gives Florida ALDI customers access to fresh groceries, including organic produce, antibiotic-free meat and fresh seafood, all available for Instacart delivery in as little as one hour.

Customers fill their virtual carts by visiting Instacart.com/aldi or downloading the Instacart app.

To celebrate the nationwide partnership with Instacart, first-time Instacart customers in Florida can receive $10 off their first three ALDI orders of $35 or more with the code ALDIDELIVERY474 in the Tampa area.

2017 Remodels Completed

* Auburndale – 2133 U.S. 92 W. (Opened 1/25/2017)
* Bradenton – 4525 53rd Ave. E. (Opened 1/25/2017)
* Brandon – 620 E. Brandon Blvd. (Opened 2/20/2017)
* Plant City – 3021 James L. Redman Parkway (Opened 6/7/2018)
* Oldsmar – 3705 Tampa Road, Suite 13 (Opened 6/14/2018)
* Tampa – 14933 N. Florida Ave. (Opened 6/14/2018)
* Largo – 1177 N, Missouri Ave. (Opened 6/21/2018)
* Winter Haven – 333 Ave. K. S.W. (Opened 9/27/2018)

2018 Remodels Under Construction

* Lakeland - 4745 U.S. 98 N.,(Opening TBD)
* Tampa, FL - 8521 W. Hillsborough Ave., (Opening TBD)
* Bradenton, FL - 4705 Cortez Road W., (Opening TBD)

As part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans, ALDI is adding 25,000 new jobs in stores, warehouses and offices nationwide by 2022.

ALDI was named to the Forbes list of “America’s Best Large Employers” three years in a row and offers staff market-leading salaries and benefits.

Founded in 1976, ALDI operates more than 1,800 U.S. stores in 35 states.

Images via ALDI

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