ALDI welcomed shoppers back to its renovated Joliet store when it reopened Sept. 19.

The store, at 2601 W. Jefferson St., is part of a $1.9 billion initiative to remodel and expand more than 1,300 ALDI stores nationwide by the end of 2020.

Regionally, ALDI is investing $180 million to update more than 130 stores in Chicago and the Chicago area by the end of 2020.

The updated Joliet ALDI store layout features additional refrigeration space. ALDI recently expanded its product offerings, making 20% of its total selection new.

The expansion is part of the company’s aggressive national growth and remodel plan, and it includes a 40% increase in its fresh food selection, with many organic, convenient and easy-to-prepare options.

ALDI stores also feature open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally-friendly building materials.

The Joliet store is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

“We listened when we heard ALDI customers wanted more fresh and convenient options, and our remodeled stores allow us to offer them exactly what they’re looking for,” said Heather Moore, Dwight division vice president for ALDI. “Expanding our fresh product selection is just one of the ways we’ve improved the grocery shopping experience at ALDI, and we’re excited to introduce this to our shoppers in Joliet.”

ALDI stores are designed to save shoppers time and money. ALDI carries a streamlined selection of exclusive products and national brands, which removes guesswork from shopping and enables customers to find exactly what they need.

ALDI is known for its unbeatable value and award-winning products. ALDI also offers online grocery delivery service through Instacart in more than 10,000 ZIP codes. Visit[ www.aldi.us/en/grocery-delivery to learn more.

Known for offering market-leading wages and health insurance, ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., creating new opportunities for people locally and nationwide.

ALDI plans to add 25,000 new jobs in stores, warehouses and offices across the country by the end of 2022.

To learn about working at ALDI and search current job openings, go to careers.aldi.us.