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With A Line Of Customers Waiting, Aldi Opens Its Doors In Branford
More than a year in the making, the popular discount grocer Aldi opened its new store in Branford Thursday. And, they're hiring.
BRANFORD, CT — Not surprisingly, there was a line Thursday morning outside the brand-new Aldi for its grand opening. The first 100 customers were to receive a gift card as part of its Golden Ticket gift card giveaway program.
A year after its final approval from the town's planning and zoning commission, the no-frills discount German family-owned grocer opened days before originally planned.
Aldi Branford is here.
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And, the store is hiring with hourly rate of $16.50.Click here for more information and to apply.
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ALDI is on track to open 150 new stores and become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of this year.
The ALDI business model is "intentionally different, and the result is a fast and affordable shopping experience," according to a news release from the company. "ALDI fans across the country rave about the company's award-winning exclusive brands and weekly lineup of limited-time ALDI Finds."
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