ALDI, America's Fastest-Growing Grocer, Expands To Portland Opening First Store In Maine

With intentional differences designed to save shoppers money, ALDI provides access to quality groceries and essentials at Every Day Low Prices

ALDI, #1 Most Trusted Grocer for Low Prices in the Northeast, is entering its 40th state, Maine, and bringing a new type of shopping experience to Portland residents with its newest store located at 1100 Brighton Ave.

To celebrate, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Portland store will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 8:45 a.m., featuring a donation of $10,000 to the Good Shepherd Food Bank to help combat food insecurity in the local community.

Festivities for the Grand Opening will include special giveaways for the first 200 customers, who will receive gift bags filled with a selection of ALDI products and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket giveaway program. Shoppers will also have the chance to receive limited-edition Portland gear and can enjoy a coffee bar from 7 – 11 a.m. featuring complimentary ALDI-exclusive beverages and snacks.

"We are thrilled to be expanding into the state of Maine as a part of our expansion in the Northeast,” said Chris Daniels, regional vice president for ALDI. “At our new Portland ALDI store, shoppers will notice a smaller, easy-to-shop store layout filled with a carefully selected range of products to provide them with exactly what they need. As more people look for better ways to stretch their dollar further, we’re excited to bring quality groceries at the lowest possible prices to Portland.”

The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing an effortless shopping experience built on simple, intentional differences—from its quarter cart system to its wide selection of ALDI-exclusive products—all designed to add up to big savings.

This latest opening brings ALDI one step closer to its goal of having 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.

In the new store, shoppers can expect:

• Quarter carts: When shoppers enter, they’ll insert a quarter to unlock a shopping cart and will get it back when they return the cart. With shoppers being responsible for their carts, staff can focus on important tasks inside the store, leading to even more savings for shoppers.
• Small store format: The smaller format store is filled with a curated assortment of quality products shoppers want and need, allowing ALDI to operate more efficiently and pass those savings back to shoppers. Small efficiencies like this help shoppers get in and out, so they can keep on with their day.
• Self-bagging: Shoppers will breeze through checkout and bag groceries their way before leaving. This approach reduces costs, which puts savings back in shoppers’ pockets. ALDI is the first major U.S. retailer to remove single-use plastic shopping bags at checkout, offering customers the option to bring their own bags or purchase affordable paper or reusable eco-friendly bags. This continues to advance our ambition to make sustainability affordable and accessible to all shoppers
• 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 and wine selections, and options for every taste and lifestyle.

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