Chili is expected to have an Aldi supermarket within the next year accompanied by an array of other retailers.

"We are looking forward to joining the Chili community, bringing shoppers premium groceries at affordable prices," according to a spokesperson with Aldi.

Chili Town Supervisor David Dunning said, "It's a great addition to the town. They're very welcome here."

Dunning said while he is not sure who the other accompanying tenants will be, the town was told there would be some sort of a variety store, a dollar store, a pet store and a fitness center.

The developers are expected to go before the town Planning Board in October, he said.

The former Kmart building is expected to be completely remodeled. The location is in the town's retail corridor and it will fill a plaza that sat empty for about a year, he said.

Dunning said he has some concerns about the impact on local and independent Chili retailers. Hopefully, it won't affect them, he said.

MEFINNERTY@Gannett.com

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