Is ALDI expanding to Bossier City?

February 05, 2024

Shreveport opened its first ALDI store in November 2023, but Bossier City is next on the list for the popular grocery chain.

Bossier ALDI Location Details

The former Bed Bath & Beyond, located at 2900 Meadow Creek Drive, is currently being renovated into their newest location. The building has been empty since Fall 2022.

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission confirmed a zoning certification and other necessary building permits for the location early last week. Company officials have not made any further announcements regarding an opening date.

What is ALDI?

ALDI is a globally renowned discount supermarket chain, headquartered in Germany. The grocery chain focuses on providing high-quality products at affordable prices. The stores offer a limited but carefully curated selection of items, primarily private-label brands.

They are committed to cost-cutting measures, such as requiring customers to bring their own bags and charging for cart usage, enabling them to pass on the savings to consumers. By the end of 2023, The chain became the first major U.S. retailer to eliminate plastic shopping bags from its more than 2,300 stores. The decision to remove plastic shopping bags will prevent nearly 4,400 tons, or nearly nine million pounds of plastic, from going into circulation each year, they shared.

With a strong emphasis on value and quality, ALDI has expanded its presence worldwide, gaining popularity for its unique business model and customer-friendly pricing.