Grocery Shoppers Get Ready: There's A New Aldi In Town

WARREN, MI – Get ready, bargain shoppers. The new store of discount grocery chain Aldi Inc. will open Thursday at 29475 Mound Road. The new store is part of the chain's $3.4 billion plan to add some 900 stores across the nation.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 8:25 a.m., Thursday, and the public is invited to attend. The first 100 customers will receive a "golden ticket" with gift cards of various amount. Customers also will be able to sample foods exclusive to Aldi stores and enter a sweepstakes to win a year's supply of Aldi produce.

The new store has a focus on fresh items, including more robust produce, dairy and bakery sections and more room for customers’ favorite products, according to a statement from grocery chain. The store also will feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally-friendly building materials – such as recycled materials, energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting.

"Whether shoppers are looking for USDA Choice meats, organic fruits and vegetables or gluten-free options, we have them covered with an unmatched combination of great-quality products and everyday low prices," said Ryan Fritsch, Webberville division vice president of Aldi.

Aldi stores cut overhead costs through practices, such as an innovative cart system: Shoppers insert a quarter to release a cart from the corral and receive the quarter back upon the cart’s return. Other cost-saving practices include a smaller store footprint, open carton displays and encouraging customers to bring their own shopping bags.

The Warren store will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Aldi stores accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

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