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ALDI to Open Haines City Headquarters, Distribution Center
HAINES CITY, Fla.,
"We're looking forward to becoming a part of the central Florida community and bringing great food and good jobs to the area," said
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"We are thrilled to welcome ALDI to the heart of Florida, and we're pleased that they have selected Haines City to anchor its operations here," said Hinkle. "Known for low price alternatives, ALDI also has a track record as a strong community partner, and we look forward to working with them as a key business in Haines City."
ALDI is able to save consumers up to 50 percent on 90 percent of their everyday purchases through business practices such as having shoppers bring or purchase recyclable bags and use the cart deposit system where customers use a quarter to retrieve a cart and get a quarter refunded when they return the cart to the corral at the end of their shopping trip.
"ALDI is the kind of business Florida needs," said Haines City Economic Development Council President,
Known for its high quality, private label brands, ALDI is able to offer these popular alternatives without forcing consumers to buy in bulk. Shoppers can expect to find everything from the best in fresh fruits and meats, frozen foods, and dairy and bakery products to canned goods, paper products and boxed goods.
About ALDI
ALDI is a leader in the international grocery retailing industry having entered the U.S. market in 1976. Today nearly 900 U.S. ALDI stores are located in 26 states from Kansas to the East Coast. In its 2007 report, Supermarket News ranked ALDI 24th in U.S. grocery chains in gross sales. ALDI's smart and efficient operational and business practices are why its customers save up to 50 percent on 90 percent of their everyday purchases, including about 1,000 of the most frequently purchased grocery and household items. For more information about ALDI, go to http://www.aldi.com.
About the Haines City Economic Development Council
Since 2002, the Haines City EDC has worked continuously to secure investment in the community. The Council works in partnership with investors from business sectors such as industry, community organizations, education, finance, agriculture, government and public interest groups. The EDC's members are united by a sustainability practice via economy, environment and equity. For more information about the Haines City EDC, go to http://www.hainescityedc.com.
SOURCE ALDI
