Aldi has declared that all its stores in the United States will shut down for a single day. This unexpected closure means that customers will need to think again about where and when they shop as the store takes a break to mark a special holiday in a few weeks.
Aldi Shuts Down for Easter Sunday
Aldi has announced its stores across the country will close their doors on March 31 to observe Easter Sunday. This decision allows employees to spend the day celebrating with their loved ones.
Customers looking to shop on Easter Sunday are advised to make their purchases in advance to prevent inconvenience. According to Aldi's official website, the store observes four public holidays annually, including Easter Sunday, as days off.
Besides Easter Sunday, Aldi observes Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving as holidays and keeps its stores closed. On other notable days, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, New Year's Eve, Labor Day, and Christmas Eve, Aldi's doors remain open for shorter hours than usual.
Customers can count on Aldi to be open for business as usual on the day before Easter, known as Easter Saturday, and the day after, Easter Monday. Based on data from ScrapeHero, Aldi had over 2,300 locations nationwide as of February 2024.
Aldi continues to serve its customers nationwide, adjusting hours for special occasions.
Joining Aldi, other big grocery chains like Costco and Sam's Club will also not be open on Easter Sunday. Shoppers planning to stock up in bulk for March 31 must make their purchases by Easter Saturday at the latest.
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Aldi's Growth Spree: 800 New Stores
Aldi has become a major player in the US grocery market, and its expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The company's CEO recently announced plans to open 800 new stores nationwide, marking a significant increase in Aldi's presence nationwide.
Aldi revealed on Thursday its ambitious plan to open 800 new stores across the US as part of a $9 billion expansion effort. In a press statement, the discount grocery chain expressed its commitment to providing the lowest possible prices, especially now that consumers are considering saving money.
This move by Aldi, a chain celebrated for its affordability, comes when Americans feel the pinch of rising food costs. With the cost of eating out climbing, more people are cooking at home to save money.
While Aldi did not specify the locations of the new stores, the company intends to bolster its presence in well-established areas, such as the Northeast and Midwest. Additionally, Aldi plans to venture further into the West, targeting regions like Southern California, Phoenix, and new territories, including Las Vegas.
A portion of these 800 new outlets will emerge from the recent acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarkets. Many of these stores, primarily in the Southeast, will transform, shedding their original identities to reopen as Aldi stores.
About 50 stores are slated for conversion this year, with the majority expected to welcome customers under the Aldi banner in 2025. However, not all will lose their Winn-Dixie or Harvey branding; Aldi has stated that many will continue operating under their traditional names.
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