ALDI To Open First Midtown Store

MIDTOWN, NY — ALDI is bringing its discount grocery model to the heart of Midtown with the opening of a new store near Times Square next month.

The grocery chain said it will open its second Manhattan location on June 19 at 311 West 42nd St., near Eighth Avenue, on the ground floor of The Ellery residential building.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on opening day. The first 200 customers will receive a gift bag featuring ALDI products and a gift card through the company’s "Golden Ticket" giveaway program.

The new store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“At our Midtown store, New Yorkers will see why so many already choose ALDI for their weekly grocery trip,” said Chris Daniels, regional vice president for ALDI, in a statement. “As shoppers look to stretch their dollar further, we can’t wait to open this new location in one of the most iconic parts of the city and offer the high-quality grocery selection people want and need at the lowest possible prices.”ALDI said customers at the new location can expect a curated selection of groceries, including fresh produce, organic meats, seafood, cheese and household staples.

The Midtown opening marks another expansion step for the grocery chain, which says it plans to grow to 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028.

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