ALDI, a discount grocery retailer known for its private-label products and value-driven pricing model, is getting ready to open new locations in Phoenix at 7830 N. 12th Street and in Mesa at 4433 E. Main Street.
The company’s two new locations are set to move into the former locations of 99 Cents Only Stores, according to newly received liquor license applications from the City of Phoenix and property records from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Records show that ALDI purchased both properties in early June as part of a broader acquisition strategy targeting vacant discount grocery store spaces. An exact opening timeline has not been announced for either location. Customers can expect ALDI’s standard grocery format, featuring private-label products, weekly specials, and a focus on low-cost household essentials.
The purchases are part of ALDI’s ongoing U.S. expansion plan, which includes a goal of opening approximately 800 stores over five years. The company is focusing on a mix of new construction and conversions of existing retail sites to accelerate growth. Leadership at ALDI has stated that customer demand is driving expansion, with shoppers across the country requesting additional store locations.
In addition to Arizona, ALDI is expanding into new and existing markets nationwide, including the Northeast, Midwest, Southern California, and Las Vegas. The Phoenix and Mesa additions reflect the company’s continued investment in the Southwest region, where population growth and retail demand remain strong. Converted grocery sites like these often allow for faster redevelopment compared to ground-up builds.
ALDI operates with a simplified store model that prioritizes efficiency, including smaller footprints, streamlined product selections, and a heavy emphasis on its exclusive brands. The company also uses a quarter-deposit cart system and encourages customers to bring their own bags to reduce operational costs and maintain low prices.
These will be well-suited locations for ALDI as both corridors already see consistent daily traffic and are surrounded by established residential neighborhoods. The combination of Phoenix’s north-central corridor and Mesa’s East Valley growth area positions both stores to serve steady demand for affordable grocery options.
