Aldi to open new Manhattan store — here's where
Aldi is headed to the heart of Manhattan — expanding its footprint in New York City.
The rapidly-expanding discount grocery chain has signed a lease at The Ellery, a luxury, 32-story residential building located in Midtown Manhattan on the edge of Times Square. The 25,000-sq.-ft. Aldi location will be the chain's second store in the borough, and is expected to open next year.
“Opening our first store in the heart of Manhattan will be a significant milestone for Aldi as we continue to expand access to affordable, quality groceries in the most in-demand locations across the country,” said Chris Daniels, regional VP at Aldi. “This location will allow us to provide New Yorkers with a simpler, quicker, and more enjoyable shopping experience with great products at the lowest prices, every day.”
The Manhattan expansion is just the latest in Aldi’s growth plans. The grocer plans to open more than 220 new stores this year, with the ultimate goal of opening 800 new locations by the end of 2028. Earlier this year, Aldi entered Nevada with its first Las Vegas locations.
“The Aldi flagship location at The Ellery marks a major milestone in the transformation of the Times Square area into a premier residential destination,” said George Tsapelas, senior VP at Taconic Partners, which, along with National Real Estate Advisors, is behind the project. “Aldi is an ideal neighborhood partner, offering the West Side a much-needed grocery store that will resonate with our residents and the community.”
In addition to the Aldi space, The Ellery’s retail offering includes 19,000 sq. ft. of ground floor space spanning 42nd Street to 43rd Street with multiple possible subdivisions. The remaining retail space includes 160 feet of frontage and 18-foot ceiling heights.
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With global headquarters in Essen, Germany, Aldi operates more than 7,200 store locations around the world, including more than 2,200 stores in 39 U.S. states with over 45,000 associates.
