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Aldi Opens Grocery Store In Baltimore County, Replaces JOANN Fabrics
Aldi opened a new grocery store in Baltimore County. It replaced JOANN Fabrics.
COCKEYSVILLE, MD — Aldi opened a grocery store Thursday in Cockeysville.
The budget grocer replaced JOANN Fabrics and Crafts at 9978 York Road, WMAR reported. That's located in the Church Lane Center near Cranbrook Road.
JOANN closed in January 2023.
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WMAR shared a video showing dozens of customers waiting to enter the new Aldi.
In other budget grocer news, Grocery Outlet broke ground Thursday on a new store in Randallstown at 3600 Milford Mill Road.
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County Executive Johnny Olszewski called it a "big day for bringing new business and fresh food" to Baltimore County.
Aldi was founded in Germany in 1961. The business made its stateside debut in Iowa in 1976. The chain now has more than 2,000 stores across 36 states with over 25,000 employees.
This is the 67th Aldi in Maryland.
The Cockeysville store is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Customers can learn more and shop online at stores.aldi.us.
Patch contacted Aldi for a comment, but they haven't replied. We will update this story if they respond.
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