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By: Anna-Lena Kiegerl
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Aldi is not only available in Germany - the discounter is also making a name for itself abroad.
The company already has 7 million customers in a holiday destination and is now expanding further.
Madrid – Aldi is a popular discount store in Germany and is best known for its low prices.
But the supermarket doesn't only exist in this country, the company has also expanded into other countries and would like to continue to do so.
This is also the case in Spain.
Aldi Nord was able to boast 435 stores here by the end of 2023.
This number will increase again this year.
Aldi Nord wants to expand further in the popular holiday destination and is planning around 50 new branches.
The Aldi logo in Spain.
Around 50 new branches are expected to open in the holiday destination in 2024.
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Aldi Nord expansion in holiday destination: More than half in strategic areas
This is evident from the Spanish Aldi website.
Accordingly, the focus is primarily on Aldi's strategic areas in Spain.
More than half of the planned expansions will take place in Andalusia, Catalonia, as well as in the autonomous communities of Madrid and Valencia.
When asked by
IPPEN.MEDIA,
Aldi explains: “On the one hand, ALDI wants to strengthen its branch network on the Canary Islands.
On the other hand, new markets are to be developed in the north of Spain.” In 2022, Aldi opened branches in Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
These regions are, for example, the Basque Country, Galicia, Cantabria, and Castile and Leon.
In addition, growth in Extremadura, Murcia and the Balearic Islands is to be strengthened.
Aldi Nord in Spain: 7 million customers
At the end of 2023, there were a total of 435 Spanish Aldi stores with a sales area of 480,000 square meters.
An increase of eleven percent compared to the previous year.
As early as 2023, the chain expanded to include 46 new branches in Spain.
The number of customers has also grown significantly in the last three years.
The number has increased by 33 percent, to 7 million customers.
A new logistics center is also scheduled to be built in the first months of 2024.
This will measure 40,000 square meters and be located in Miranda de Ebro, in Burgos, and “will support the supply of the markets in the north of the country,” explains Aldi to
IPPEN.MEDIA
.
The CEO of Aldi Spain, Valentín Lumbreras, explains: “We continue to be committed to the growth of ALDI in Spain.
Years ago we launched an ambitious expansion plan, which we are maintaining and which allows us to continuously and sustainably increase our presence in Spain.
In 2024, we will continue to create stable, high-quality jobs across the country.”
Around 50 new Aldi stores are scheduled to open in Spain in 2024.
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Aldi only in Germany?
Discounters represented in numerous countries
Spain is not the only country where Aldi is represented.
Both Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd have opened locations around the world.
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Aldi Nord abroad: Portugal, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland (Source: Aldi Nord)
Aldi Süd abroad: Austria, USA, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Switzerland, Slovenia, China, Hungary, Italy (Source: Aldi Süd)
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