ALDI Opens First Midtown Store

ALDI Opens First Midtown Store, Bringing Affordable Groceries to the Heart of Times Square


America’s fastest-growing grocer provides a quicker, easier shopping experience and curated selection at Every Day Low Prices*

  • ALDI will open its first Midtown store on June 19, 2026, at 311 West 42nd Street, on the ground floor of The Ellery, near Times Square.
  • The store will offer fresh groceries, organic options, ALDI-exclusive brands and weekly ALDI Finds at exceptionally low prices.
  • Opening day celebrations include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, gift bags for the first 200 customers and limited-edition ALDI NYC tote bags while supplies last.

NEW YORK CITY – May 21, 2026 — ALDI, #1 Most Trusted Grocer for Low Prices in the Northeast**, is bringing its easy, cost-saving shopping experience to Midtown as it opens its new store at on the ground floor of The Ellery at 311 West 42nd Street on June 19. This latest opening brings ALDI one step closer to its goal of having 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.  

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Midtown ALDI will take place on Friday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. ET. To celebrate, the first 200 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI products and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket giveaway program***. Exclusively for this opening, shoppers can receive a limited-edition ALDI NYC tote while supplies last.

"At our Midtown store, New Yorkers will see why so many already choose ALDI for their weekly grocery trip," said Chris Daniels, regional vice president for ALDI. "As shoppers look to stretch their dollar further, we can’t wait to open this new location in one of the most iconic parts of the city and offer the high-quality grocery selection people want and need at the lowest possible prices."  

The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. At the new Midtown location, shoppers will find the same quality, on-trend private label products, easy shopping experience and low prices that has made ALDI a go-to grocery destination for New York City locals, including:

  • ALDI-exclusive products: Nearly 90% of items on ALDI shelves are exclusive brands, and 1-in-3 of those products are award-winning****. Shoppers will find organic meats, fresh produce, sustainable seafood, standout cheese selections, and options for every taste and lifestyle.
  • A curated grocery selection: By offering a carefully selected range of products, ALDI sells exactly what shoppers need at the best prices in the market.
  • Everyone’s favorites, ALDI Finds: Each week, shoppers will discover on-trend and seasonal items with the assortment of limited-time ALDI Finds. The rotating selection ranges from unique foods and lifestyle goods to home decor and pet accessories.

Nearly all ALDI locations nationwide provide customers with convenient shopping options, including grocery delivery and Curbside Grocery Pickup*****. Visit shop.aldi.us or one of our delivery partners to place an order.

ABOUT ALDI U.S.

ALDI is America’s fastest-growing retailer, serving millions of customers across the country each month. Our disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency gives our customers great products at Every Day Low Prices*. ALDI strives to have a positive impact on its customers, employees and communities by being socially and environmentally responsible, earning ALDI recognition as a leading grocer in sustainability******. In addition to helping protect the planet, ALDI helps customers save time and money through convenient shopping options via in-store, curbside pickup or delivery at shop.aldi.us. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.

*According to the dunnhumby® 2026 Retailer Preference Index.
**Voted most trusted Small Format Grocery Store/Discount Supermarket/Grocery Store for Low Prices/Affordability in the Northeast by American shoppers based on the 2026 BrandSpark® American Trust Study.
***Golden Ticket: NO PURCH NECESSARY TO ENTER / WIN. A PURCH WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Ends at store close/when prizes gone. US/DC, 18+ w/in 50 miles of store. Void where prohibited. Odds depend on # of participants and time of arrival. ARV of all prizes: $3000. Subj to Rules at Grand Opening Terms & Conditions or at store. Sponsor: ALDI, Inc., 1200 N. Kirk Rd., Batavia, IL 60510.
****As of February 2025, based on a survey of everyday nationally-distributed ALDI-exclusive branded products (excluding produce).
*****Curbside pickup and delivery available in certain areas only. Prices may vary depending on the platform used. Additional fees apply to curbside and delivery orders. Items on sale in the store may not be on sale through the Instacart platform. Prices and availability are subject to delays or errors and may change without notice. As a result, the in-store price of a particular item at the time a purchase is made, including for weighted items, may differ from what is available through the Instacart platform. Additional fees apply to online orders.
******According to Progressive Grocer’s 2025 Top 10 Most Sustainable Grocers lists.  

Contact: Zeno Group
  ALDIPR@zenogroup.com