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The changing face of DeKalb retail: Northland Plaza owners move to add 'experience retail'

Aldi's corporate office has shared images of its most recently built stores to show what customers can expect when the DeKalb location moves across the street and into the Northland Plaza Shopping Center at 2500 Sycamore Road. (Photo provided)

Aldi's corporate office has shared images of its most recently built stores to show what customers can expect when the DeKalb location moves across the street and into the Northland Plaza Shopping Center at 2500 Sycamore Road. (Photo provided)

Aldi's new location in Northland Plaza will have space dedicated to weekly must-haves, such as fresh produce and organics, dairy, gluten-free foods and USDA-choice beef. (Image provided)

The former J.C. Penney sits vacant Wednesday at the Northland Plaza Shopping Center in DeKalb. The center will welcome new tenants in the coming months. (Mark Busch)