Aldi unveiled Tuesday its completed regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Alabama, which will serve 100 stores across the Gulf Coast.
"At a time when inflation is putting pressure on American wallets, we believe our mission to save people money on the food and products they need is more important than ever," said Heather Moore, Aldi divisional VP for Loxley, in a statement. "We are thrilled to see so much customer love for the 20 stores we've opened in the Gulf Coast area in the last year alone.”
The 564,000-square-foot Loxley center will service stores across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. In total, the stores that the facility represents provide an opportunity to reach over 8 million customers.
As the 26th regional headquarters and distribution center for Aldi, and its sixth to be opened in the southern U.S., Loxley will support the grocer's rapid expansion in the region: Aldi operates 30 stores in the Gulf Coast and plans to add another 13 in 2023.
"We are incredibly proud Aldi chose to lay down its roots in our Alabama community," said Richard Teal, mayor of Loxley, in a statement. "Our community is growing quickly, and we're excited to be welcoming the expansion of Aldi alongside Loxley. Not only will this facility create hundreds of jobs for the hardworking members of our community, but it will also allow our residents and neighbors easy access to fresh food at low prices."
The Loxley facility was designed with sustainability in mind and will feature components including roof-mounted solar panels, LED lighting, an environmentally friendly refrigeration system, and metal panel insulation. These elements work together to create an efficient building, according to a statement by the company.
The Loxley distribution center will create approximately 200 jobs in the area.
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