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Batavia, Ill. – ALDI, the fastest-growing grocery chain in the United States, has released its inaugural 2025 ALDI Price Leadership Report, confirming its position as the national price leader in groceries. The report highlights significant savings for U.S. households, revealing that families of four can save nearly $4,000 annually by shopping at ALDI, contributing to a nationwide total of $8.3 billion in savings each year.
The findings come as ALDI continues its rapid expansion, adding 120 new stores in 2024 alone and establishing itself as a critical player in combating the financial pressures of ongoing inflation. A detailed analysis by Ernst & Young's Quantitative Economics and Statistics Group (QUEST) revealed the extensive economic and consumer benefits ALDI offers, including:
- Unmatched Price Savings: ALDI provides up to 36% savings on an average shopping trip compared to traditional grocers. Shoppers opting for ALDI-exclusive brands over national brands save significantly, with some items costing up to 63% less.
- Top-Ranked Value: A survey of U.S. shoppers identified ALDI as the top grocer for value, with 76% of respondents stating ALDI's private-label brands are as good as or better than name brands.
- Economic Impact: ALDI operations contributed $14 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, supporting over 90,000 jobs directly and indirectly. Plans to open 800 new stores over the next five years promise even greater economic benefits.
Savings Breakdown
The report detailed specific annual savings for families of four, highlighting notable differences across regions:
- National: $3,851 saved annually
- Houston: $2,161 saved annually
- New York: $4,338 saved annually
ALDI CEO Jason Hart expressed pride in the findings, saying, "This report proves that our ability to challenge retail norms is delivering unmatched value. ALDI is setting the new standard for grocery retail."
Methodology
The Consumer Perception survey research was commissioned by ALDI and developed with a leading consulting firm. The consultancy developed a web survey instrument with ALDI’s guidance and fielded it to a panel of qualifying ALDI shoppers recruited from ZIP codes within a 5-mile radius of ALDI stores in the United States. Respondents were screened into the survey if they were over 18, performed at least half of their household’s grocery shopping, and also shop at ALDI. 100% of survey respondents were ALDI shoppers. The survey collected data from 15 July 2024 to 19 July 2024 and received 1,994 usable responses.
The Cost Analysis research was commissioned by ALDI and developed by a leading consulting firm. The consultancy analyzed ALDI prices compared to traditional grocery competitors in five US metro regions (Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston).
