ALDI will be bringing its unique shopping experience to Smithfield, South Australia following approval of its development application for a freestanding store on the corner of Warooka Drive and George McCullum Road.
ALDI Smithfield is expected to open in late 2016, forming part of ALDI’s long-term commitment to develop up to 50 new stores across South Australia. It is the second location confirmed to date within the City of Playford, along with Blakeview.
“The confirmation of our Smithfield store is an exciting step forward,” ALDI Managing Director – South Australia Viktor Jakupec said. “Feedback from South Australian shoppers has shown they are becoming more and more curious about what we have to offer. We’re keen to show South Australians the benefits ALDI brings not only to their wallets, but also to their lifestyle.”
As ALDI’s SA expansion continues to progress, confirmed areas of interest include West Lakes, Hawthorn, Mount Barker, Hallett Cove, Seaford Heights, Woodcroft, Victor Harbor, Parafield Gardens, Blakeview, St Agnes, Kilburn, Gilles Plains, Berri, Marion, Aldinga, Noarlunga, Modbury, Evanston, Nuriootpa, Golden Grove, Salisbury, Mount Gambier, Port Pirie and Yorke.
Each of ALDI’s South Australian stores will be approximately 1,600sqm with 1,000sqm of retail space and support 15 to 20 employees.
State planning reforms bring ALDI to Mentone
The Victorian Government’s 2013 planning reforms enabled rezoning of industrial areas for commercial development, opening up new opportunities for smaller retailers such as ALDI to provide an alternative grocery option for shoppers.
Opened Wednesday, October 28, ALDI Mentone provides the south-east Melbourne community with award-winning grocery products and popular ‘special buys’, together with fresh fruit, vegetables and bread delivered daily.
“ALDI is delighted to be bringing our unique offering to Mentone,” an ALDI Australia spokesperson said. “By encouraging development in new areas, the reforms have helped increase competition, which ultimately means better value for shoppers.”
The store, at The Mentone Centre, joins a growing list of stores to open in Victoria as a result of the reforms, which began with the opening of ALDI Cheltenham in October 2014. ALDI has also opened in Altona North and will be establishing new stores in Dromana, Springvale, Traralgon, Epsom Village and Wendouree.
ALDI Mentone is approximately 1,000sqm in retail size and supported by 15-20 employees.
