German discounter Aldi is expanding its presence in Spain with 20 new stores set to open before year-end, primarily in Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community, according to media reports.
This expansion, part of a larger plan to exceed 500 stores by 2025, builds on the momentum of recent years, with the retailer opening 127 stores in the last three years – 42 in 2022, 48 in 2023, and 37 in 2024.
Four new stores are slated for this summer in Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community, and the company aims to reach over 480 stores by September.
Andalusia is a key area of growth, a region where Aldi operated approximately 100 stores by the end of 2024. Specifically, new supermarkets are planned for Vélez-Málaga (Malaga) and Almería between June and July.
Beyond Andalusia, Aldi has also recently inaugurated new stores in Sanxenxo and Oleiros (Galicia), as well as Leganés, Las Rozas, and Madrid in the Community of Madrid.
Expansion Plans
Expansion continues in other regions, with a new location in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands) and a planned opening in Alicante (Valencian Community).
In Catalonia, the company will focus on the province of Barcelona, with new stores in the capital and L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, and another in the province of Girona.
Currently, Aldi’s presence is strongest in Andalusia and Catalonia (over 100 stores each), followed by the Valencian Community (almost 80 stores) and the Community of Madrid (70 stores).
The retailer is also present in Murcia, the Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, with roughly 20 stores in each.
The expansion aligns with a growing customer base, with 7.7 million shopping at Aldi. Furthermore, the chain has established itself as the one with the greatest increase in its number of annual customers over the last four years.
To support this growth and enhance the customer experience, Aldi plans to hire over 280 new employees by August, adding to its existing workforce of 7,700.