The 2 Biggest Changes Coming To Aldi In 2026 - Chowhound

Patagonika chica/Shutterstock There's no doubt about it: Aldi, the discount grocer that originated in Germany, has become a giant in the United States. The chain's first U.S. store opened in Iowa in 1976, and over the past half-century, it's taken a serious hold. With more than 2,500 stores in the U.S. as of 2025, Aldi is second only to Walmart when comparing total numbers of stores (not including parent…