PALM DESERT, CALIF. — ALDI, a discount supermarket chain that had no locations in California at the start of the year, will have 25 locations in the state as of May 19, when seven locations will have their grand openings.
The company plans to operate approximately 45 California stores by the end of 2016, and more than 2,000 stores nationwide by the end of 2018. Currently, the grocer operates more than 1,500 stores in 33 states.
ALDI stores opening on May 19 include:
• 2120 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, Calif.
• 2450 Rockwood Ave., Calexico, Calif.
• 2050 Imperial Ave., El Centro, Calif.
• 1545 N. Hacienda Ave., La Puente, Calif.
• 72543 Highway 111, Palm Desert, Calif.
• 5830 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, Calif.
• 1750 University Ave., Vista, Calif.