Discount grocer on fast-track

Aldi is expanding its fledgling footprint in Southern California.



On Thursday, April 21, the grocer will open six stores in Los Angeles County, three in Orange County and one store in San Bernardino County.



The April openings are part of Aldi’s plan to open approximately 45 stores in Southern California by the end of 2016, eight of which opened last month.



Currently, Aldi operates nearly 1,500 U.S. stores in 33 states.