An ALDI grocery store will open at 6001 Kingstowne Village Parkway, according to permits filed with Fairfax County to make alterations to the space.
The space was formerly occupied by Toys "R" Us, which closed all 700 of its toy stores across the country two years ago. (Toys "R" Us stores are set to return before the holiday season in two locations in the United States, Houston and New Jersey, and open more stores across the country in 2020, the company said recently in a news release.)
There are currently about a dozen ALDI stores in Northern Virginia, including two in Alexandria's West End (at a former Magruder's location and former Mango Mike's restaurant location), one in Del Ray that opened in 2016 and one on Richmond Highway. ALDI operates nearly 2,000 stores in 36 states.
Another ALDI will be opening in the former Babies R Us space in Bailey's Crossroads.
Ninety percent of its products are ALDI brands which include gluten-free options (look for the liveGfFee label). The store offers grocery delivery via Instacart. Store hours are generally 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
No word yet on an opening date. Most ALDI grand openings include lots of coupons for free items for the first 100 shoppers.
ALDI got its start in Germany.
