New Aldi opens in Bloomington

Posted on September 17, 2020
The new Aldi store in Bloomington opened Thursday at 907 Maple Hill Road. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – After 18 years, Aldi has relocated its Bloomington store to 907 Maple Hill Road.

Inside the new location. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders)

The new store officially opened Thursday and will provide an improved experience and make shopping for groceries smarter, faster and easier for customers, according to a news release.

The old Aldi location at 1025 Wylie Drive closed its doors on Wednesday.

“One of the reasons ALDI is so successful is because we listen to our customers and have the ability to adapt,” said Heather Moore, Dwight division vice president for ALDI. “The Bloomington community has remained loyal ALDI customers for 18 years, and we can’t wait to show them the same ALDI model they know and love, but with a new store and even more space for their favorite products.”

The new Bloomington store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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