It may come as a surprise that German discount grocer Aldi is the third largest supermarket chain in the U.S. by number of stores. That's after Walmart and Kroger, with more than 2,600 stores across 39 U.S. states, Aldi is the fastest growing supermarket chain in the U.S. It opened nearly 200 stores in 2025, its biggest growth year to date and more than any other grocer in the country. And its foot traffic rose more than 50% between 2019 and 2024.We've grown every year and every type of economy. There's alw ...