Germany: Aldi to Boost Number of U.S. Stores by 50%- by Annie Gasparro

Aldi Inc. plans to open 50% more stores in the U.S. over the next five years, seeking to become the country's biggest discount supermarket chain by store count.

The company's target shows how grocers at the high and low ends of the market have continued to grow while those in the middle have struggled.

Aldi, is based in Germany.

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