Aldi planning more stores in Florida

[Sherman A1]

Aldi plans to add up to five new stores in Palm Beach County, Fla., by the end of next year, more than doubling the number of locations it currently operates there, local authorities said.

The Batavia, Ill.-based retailer recently established a Florida South Division based in Royal Palm Beach, where it operates a 650,000-square-foot regional distribution center.

The company this month was granted a tax exemption of $1.7 million over seven years on the value of improvements made to that facility, according to the Palm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability. That project represented a $55 million investment and is estimated to result in a local economic impact of $112.5 million over five years, county officials said.

Aldi has committed to creating 95 new full-jobs over a three-year period at the distribution center. Its new stores will provide up to 75 new jobs, officials added.

http://supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/aldi-planning-more-stores-florida

[djean111]

1. Sometimes I go to an Aldi's that is sort of near me. My truck uses too much gas to go there a lot.

From what I understand, they pay their employees better, but there are fewer employees. Which, I hope, makes for better hours. I am always surprised by how low the bill is when I shop there. And they have lots of well-priced organic foods.

[Renew Deal]

2. I found one of these in my area recently

It is the ultimate no frills store down to the service. There was an article recently that said they are related to Trader Joes and have basically the opposite business philosophy.

[d_legendary1]

3. Been there once

No brand name recognition except for a few (Butterball comes to mind). Other than low prices on stuff I've never heard of its a good place for cheap deli and drinks.