Aldi is reopening in Toms River, and it will look completely different

David P. Willis | Asbury Park Press

Show Caption Hide Caption Aldi is on the move at the Jersey Shore Aldi hopes to build a store on Route 70 in Toms River. Where else is Aldi going?

TOMS RIVER - When Aldi on Route 37 reopens next month, shoppers will see a new store.

A grand reopening is scheduled for Aug. 2, Aldi confirmed to What's Going There.

In April, the company closed the store, located on the westbound side of Route 37, to start a renovation project.

Workers gutted the interior and built a new facade too.

"The remodeled store will feature a modern and convenient layout that focuses on what people love most: fresh food, produce, dairy and baked goods," said Bob Grammer, vice president of Aldi's central valley division, said in an April statement about the project. "The updated Toms River store will also feature open ceilings. natural lighting and environmentally friendly building materials."

Based in Essen, Germany, Aldi is growing fast in the U.S. It is spending upward of $5 billion to open 900 new stores and remodel more than 1,300 existing stores nationwide by 2020. By the end of 2022, Aldi will have 2,500 stores nationwide, making it the third largest grocer in the U.S., the company said.

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Aldi owns 42 stores in New Jersey, including seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties. And the Shore will see more. A developer wants to build an Aldi store on Route 70 in Toms River.

The grocer also has plans for new stores in Wall, and Marlboro, and will build new ones to replace old locations in Hazlet and Howell. Check out the video at the top of this story for more on Aldi's plans.

What is different about Aldi?

Aldi's brands , More than 90 percent of the groceries sold are under Aldi's exclusive brands, which the grocer said will help customers save up to 50 percent on their grocery bill. Aldi said it mixes in a few national brands. It offers a guarantee. If customers don't like an Aldi-branded food, they'll get a refund and replacement.

, More than 90 percent of the groceries sold are under Aldi's exclusive brands, which the grocer said will help customers save up to 50 percent on their grocery bill. Aldi said it mixes in a few national brands. It offers a guarantee. If customers don't like an Aldi-branded food, they'll get a refund and replacement. Simple displays. Products are displayed right in their shipping boxes, which the company says helps to keep prices low.

Products are displayed right in their shipping boxes, which the company says helps to keep prices low. No frills. Aldi doesn't have extra services, such as in-store pharmacy, bank or check cashing.

Aldi doesn't have extra services, such as in-store pharmacy, bank or check cashing. Bring your bags. Aldi encourages you to bring your reusable bags for your groceries.

Aldi encourages you to bring your reusable bags for your groceries. Shopping carts. You'll need to deposit a quarter for your grocery cart.

Asbury Park Press archives were used in this report.

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