“We welcome the company’s plans for a regional headquarters and distribution hub in Loxley that will create 200 good-paying jobs for our hardworking citizens.”

GROWTH PLANS

ALDI said the Loxley distribution center will feature several sustainable building elements, such as solar panels, LED lighting and an environmentally friendly refrigeration system.

With the distribution center in place, ALDI plans to open as many as 35 new Gulf Coast-area stores by the end of 2022, with the first two stores in Tallahassee, Florida slated to open later this year.

“We’re incredibly proud to continue growing in all aspects of our business, from opening new stores to enhancing our eCommerce offerings, especially in light of the challenges businesses have faced in the last year,” said Jason Hart, CEO of ALDI U.S.

“Our commitment to our shoppers, new and existing, is the same — we will do everything in our power to offer the lowest possible prices every day — and we look forward to supporting more communities across the country with amazing ALDI products at a value that can’t be matched,” he added.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

While the expansion is the grocery retailer’s first step into Baldwin County, ALDI currently operates 30 stores across the state of Alabama.

“We are ecstatic that ALDI has chosen Loxley for their regional headquarters and distribution center location. We are eager for the new job opportunities that are to come for citizens as well as the economic growth and development for our community,” said Mayor Richard Teal.

“ALDI’s decision to bring this facility to Baldwin County further cements our place as Alabama’s leader for incoming business investment and growth,” said Lee Lawson, president and CEO of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance.

“This first-class facility will create a diverse mix of both warehousing and white-collar jobs for our community, and we’re excited to see construction begin,” he added.