An opening date has been set for the ALDI grocery store location in Batesville.
According to a release from ALDI, the new Batesville store opens Thursday, Aug. 24, at 8:45 a.m. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI Fan Favorites products and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket gift card giveaway program, the release said. Shoppers can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 ALDI gift card.
The release notes the ALDI business model is “…intentionally different, and ALDI fans across the country rave about the company’s award-winning exclusive brands and weekly lineup of limited-time ALDI Finds.”
“Our stores are designed to make grocery shopping smarter, faster, and easier, and we’ve been voted the price leader for six years running,” said Rob Jeffries, O’Fallon regional vice president for ALDI. “We’re excited to open our first ALDI store in Batesville and introduce local customers to a new, more affordable way of shopping.”
According to the release, ALDI:
- Has been ranked at the top of the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report on price for six consecutive years.
- Sells mostly exclusive brands, noting, “Batesville shoppers will find food for every taste and lifestyle (gluten-free, plant-based, dairy alternatives, etc.) along with an unbeatable cheese selection. Shoppers will also discover weekly offerings of limited-time ALDI Finds like candles, delicious seasonal food, home goods, and more.”
- Allows shoppers to save by such practices as the quarter deposit for its shopping carts and its request for shoppers to bring reusable bags.
The release also says the store will offer fresh, organic produce delivered daily and convenient access to curbside pickup.
The Batesville ALDI is located in the Eagle Mountain Shopping Center, 23 Eagle Mountain Blvd.
