New ALDI Store Coming to Norman

[Plutonic Panda]

Seems like they are really trying to get some of the market share.

NORMAN — An ALDI grocery store on West Main Street, west of 24th Avenue NW, is expected to open in the spring. Construction of the 17,000-square-foot store is underway.



- New ALDI store coming to Norman | News OK

[ou48A]

I suppose they have done their research but I'm not sure west Norman needs any more grocery stores?

[gamecock]

Great . . . yet another discount grocery store . . . it's a shame this couldn't be a Trader Joe's instead . . .

[Plutonic Panda]

I have actually heard good things about ALDI's. I have also heard that they have a bunch of foreign foods that are hard to find. I would a Trader Joe's(even though I never been to one), I don't think Aldi's is that bad of a place. I am excited to try out the one in Edmond.

I honestly think OKC is about to experience a surge of Upscale grocers and it is only a matter of time before we start getting those big names we've been wanting. I don't think it is unrealistic to think we will have a Tom Thumb or a Kroger's in 5 years or less along with a Costco. From what HEB has told me, they have no interest at all in expanding outside of Texas.

[venture]

Seeing Kroger's and upscale in the same paragraph makes me giggle inside. No offense at all Plu, it just goes to show the state of our grocery offerings here that we even consider it that.

Since this is a Norman section, I'll keep my comments to Norman only. West of the tracks is getting crowded, but Aldi is a bit further south than the recent additions. However, I think that area is just about tapped out. Central Norman and East Norman (not the Lake area) have the best potential for future development. I would say the Hwy 9/US 77 area has the best potential for a Kroger's or Trader Joes (maybe even the store that Pete has been hinting at for coming to the region).

[Plutonic Panda]

Well, most new Kroger's that are being built are what I would consider "upscale". I have been to quite a few shabby Kroger's, but if you've ever been to some of them in Dallas, you'd wonder if you were in the same chain as some of the older ones.

As for what Norman needs, I honestly can not say. I only posted this for the people that live in Norman

[gamecock]

Seeing Kroger's and upscale in the same paragraph makes me giggle inside. No offense at all Plu, it just goes to show the state of our grocery offerings here that we even consider it that.

Since this is a Norman section, I'll keep my comments to Norman only. West of the tracks is getting crowded, but Aldi is a bit further south than the recent additions. However, I think that area is just about tapped out. Central Norman and East Norman (not the Lake area) have the best potential for future development. I would say the Hwy 9/US 77 area has the best potential for a Kroger's or Trader Joes (maybe even the store that Pete has been hinting at for coming to the region).

The store Pete has been hinting about . . . WinCo . . . slogan, "The Supermarket Low Price Leader" . . . seriously . . . sometimes I get so depressed . . .

[CaptDave]

Great . . . yet another discount grocery store . . . it's a shame this couldn't be a Trader Joe's instead . . .

Maybe it's a market trial? Trader Joe's and Aldi are owned by the same corp.

[venture]

Well, most new Kroger's that are being built are what I would consider "upscale". I have been to quite a few shabby Kroger's, but if you've ever been to some of them in Dallas, you'd wonder if you were in the same chain as some of the older ones.

As for what Norman needs, I honestly can not say. I only posted this for the people that live in Norman

Oh I know, the new ones are nice. My parents just had a new one built a mile from their house...the opposite direction from another new one they build 3 years ago. LOL I like them, so don't get me wrong there. I also don't see them all the excited about coming here without real wine/beer sales.

[Plutonic Panda]

Oh I know, the new ones are nice. My parents just had a new one built a mile from their house...the opposite direction from another new one they build 3 years ago. LOL I like them, so don't get me wrong there. I also don't see them all the excited about coming here without real wine/beer sales.[

ooohhh, well that is another issue lol. I'm only 20, so it doesn't affect me yet, but I can definitely understand and will in less than a year :P

[Easy180]

Wife just started hitting the Aldi in Moore about a month ago. Before then we were brand name snobs but their stuff is almost as good and a helluva lot cheaper. We will be regulars from here on out.

[venture]

ooohhh, well that is another issue lol. I'm only 20, so it doesn't affect me yet, but I can definitely understand and will in less than a year :P

LOL...well I really don't care. I got all my drinking down in my late teens/early 20s. Now I touch a glass of wine every now and then...like twice a year if that. It got old fast. LOL

[CaptDave]

Wife just started hitting the Aldi in Moore about a month ago. Before then we were brand name snobs but their stuff is almost as good and a helluva lot cheaper. We will be regulars from here on out.

The Aldi store brand arabiatta sauce is pretty darn good.

[LocoAko]

How many grocery stores does NW Norman need? Sheesh. Can't S/SE Norman get some love?

[bchris02]

Kroger is upscale by OKC standards, but in other cities it's middle of the road. Little Rock has some very nice Krogers, but only Signature Krogers are what I would consider upscale.

Aldi is bottom rung, below even Wal-Mart. Nothing to get excited about at all.

[Easy180]

Kroger is upscale by OKC standards, but in other cities it's middle of the road. Little Rock has some very nice Krogers, but only Signature Krogers are what I would consider upscale.

Aldi is bottom rung, below even Wal-Mart. Nothing to get excited about at all.

Their prices are exciting

[Geographer]

Aldi is great, especially for a college town.

[Brett]

I was shopping at the Penn & Memorial Aldi in OKC today and noticed a sign posted near the Entrance/Exit that they are accepting applications for the Norman store. I didn't read the whole sign as I was shocked to see that Aldi's was actually coming to Norman. I personally think that Oklahoma will never get a Trader Joe's even if a miracle happens and we do get the current alcohol laws changed.

[kevinpate]

Yep, on W Main just west of NW 24th/ W Main intersection, where Larry Spencer Chevy used to be. Looks to be coming along at a brisk pace.

[Plutonic Panda]

I was shopping at the Penn & Memorial Aldi in OKC today and noticed a sign posted near the Entrance/Exit that they are accepting applications for the Norman store. I didn't read the whole sign as I was shocked to see that Aldi's was actually coming to Norman. I personally think that Oklahoma will never get a Trader Joe's even if a miracle happens and we do get the current alcohol laws changed.

Well, prepared to be shocked again, because they're coming.

[Bunty]

Aldi is great, especially for a college town.

Yes. Aldi's is working well in Stillwater.

[Brett]

Any word yet on when the Aldi's is going to open? I drove by it this weekend and it looks like it is ready to go.

[Brett]

Main St. & I-35 just opened and Easter is this Sunday. Still scratching my head. What's the hold up with the Aldi's grand opening?

[ok071]

Does anyone know what the building is immediately east of Aldi's? It's larger or the same size as Aldi's but I don't see any signs telling what it is.

[Geographer]

It's the new Goodwill.